Rocky Point Times September 2019 by Rocky Point Services

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Editorial by Lannette Phipps

The Rocky Point Times Newspaper is Puerto Peñasco’s #1 Tourist Newspaper, family owned and operated since 1993 in Rocky Point, Sonora, Mexico, and written entirely in English! We are, and have always been, dedicated to helping the community in which we live, as well as promoting our city and bringing tourism to Rocky Point. We are a TOURIST NEWSPAPER dedicated to promoting tourism! ROCKY POINT TIMES STAFF Thomas Nelson O’Hare III (RIP 1941-2013) Founder / Owner Sandra Jo O’Hare (RIP 1946-2018) Owner / Managing Editor / Publisher Lannette Phipps Editor Alicia Grajeda - Administrative Executive Marco Zepeda - Sales and Accounts Executive Beatriz Lumbreras - Freelance Graphic Artist Manny Sánchez Radical Gravity Media Web + Social + Video www.RadicalGravity.com MONTHLY CIRCULATION/DISTRIBUTION Our newspapers are hand delivered in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico and in the U.S. to Lukeville, Why, Ajo, Gila Bend and Arizona. We bulk mail to over 600 monthly subscribers. The Rocky Point Times is printed in Mexico

wo great things about September in Rocky Point, sorry, make that four things: It’s about 25° cooler at the beach; Labor Day; El Grito; and October is only a month away. I know it’s humid in Rocky Point during September, but when it’s 115° in Phoenix and around 90° in Peñasco, I’ll take Peñasco and the beach any day! But it’s so humid there and Phoenix is a “dry heat” – I know, I used to say that myself. Truth is – it’s just a dry blast furnace. And I know most of you are agreeing with me this summer because the lines at the border are getting longer and longer any day of the week, which is great for Rocky Point. Just make sure you have plenty of water, are courteous to your fellow driver and leave space at intersections so people who live in Sonoyta can get across traffic. And be thankful the Sea of Cortez is so close! Labor Day is upon us so the town will be packed. We want everyone to have a fun and safe holiday so wear

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your helmets, don’t drive crazy, obey the laws, enjoy all that Rocky Point has to offer and have a great time. While you’re here over Labor Day Weekend, on Saturday and Sunday, from 9AM to 5PM, Encantame Towers is having a Taste and Tour Event at their Sales Office at the Glorieta on the main road to Sandy Beach (right behind the resorts). Free wine, tequila and music. Did someone say free wine? I’ll be there at 9AM! Stop by and take a tour of the model – it is gorgeous. Don’t forget that shrimping season starts up again this month – you’ll see the boats head out around midmonth. Woohoo!!

Do you shop on Amazon a lot like I do? Did you know that if you sign in through Amazon Smile that you get the same merchandise, but a portion of your purchases go to a charity of your choice? I’ve been doing it for about a month now and haven’t found any price difference or merchandise that hasn’t been available. I mention this because our local animal haven, Barb’s Dog Rescue is one of those charities that you can choose. Barb and her team do such a fantastic job at rescuing dogs and nursing them back to health or just caring for them and housing them until they can find a forever home. Barb’s is a no-kill shelter so I urge you to choose Barb’s Dog Rescue as your Amazon Smile charity. What a great way to shop… and give back! Big celebration this month on the 15th – El Grito! The night before Dia de la Independencia the downtown area comes alive with music, food, people – it’s a giant party down on Fremont and Benito Juarez by City Hall. If you have never joined in on the festivities, you should really go this year. A special event this year will see Anthony “El Bombon” Chavez fighting at City Hall so come out and cheer him on. Get there early because the streets are going to be filled to capacity no doubt. Rocky Point now has a professional basketball team called “Los Capitanes de Puerto Peñasco” with national and foreign players. The league starts this month and you can see them play at the City Municipal Gym on Blvd. Benito Juarez. Check out our Facebook Page for more info. Maybe we can get Mario to add a Sports Section this coming year and give us all the costs and schedules for all of our sports teams! If you haven’t made your reservations for the 19th Annual

Rocky Point Motorcycle Rally, you had better get on it! Wow, the 19th one!? Hard to believe. We’re so fortunate to have this great event every year that draws thousands and thousands of bikers and fantastic people. Lots of entertainment and stuff to do during the Rally which is November 7th through November 12th so hurry up and book your reservation. You can look them up on Facebook or go to rockypointrally.com to get all of the details. Coming up on December 7th will be the first of six 11-day cruises aboard the Astoria and I can’t wait! If you haven’t booked your cabin, and want to be on the first cruise, you had better do it muy pronto as I think it is almost sold out. If it is, you can pick on of the other 5 cruises. The Astoria has a very interesting history and is absolutely gorgeous and I really like the fact that it is a smaller ship – I think it will be a very fun and intimate cruising experience. Look for an article next month about the exciting things you can do in all of the ports we’re going to stop at, up and down the Sea of Cortez and get a look inside the ship. For those of you wondering, no, our port will not be finished, but that will not prevent us from boarding the ship and having an awesome time. Check out the Astoria at us.cruiseandmaritime. com. On a final note, the road repairs on the Caborca Highway have begun so that will be a safer road now, thank goodness. Let’s now push for the Coastal Highway to be repaired and for our town and highway roads to be maintained throughout the year – proper maintenance makes the roads safer for ALL of us. Have a fantastic Labor Day…come down to Rocky Point…you deserve it!!

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(52) Mexico’s Country Code (638) Puerto Peñasco’s City Code Call U.S. & Canada from Mexico Dial 001 + (area code) + 7 digit number

CALLING FROM THE U.S.

Dialing a Land Line dial 011-52-638 + last 7-digits of number listed Dialing a Cellular Phone dial 011-521-638 + last 7-digits of number listed

CALLING WITHIN MEXICO

dial 01 + area code + 7-digit number Mexico businesses outside of Peñasco are listed as 01 + area code + phone number in this Index.

LOCAL CELLULAR PHONES

from a land line dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number from local cell to cell dial 638 + 7-digit number Local cellular phones start with 044+638 in this index.

CELL PHONES OUTSIDE OF PP

to dial a long distance cell from a local PP cell dial 045 + city code + 7-digit number to dial PP from a long distance MX cell dial 045-638 + 7-digit number

U.S. AREA CODES & VOIP LINES

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INDEX A

Advanti Powersports..........................480-343-5252 Ajo Chamber of Commerce.....................520-387-7742 Ajo Plaza..............................................520-387-5044 Ajo Print Shop......................................520-387-6858 Ajo Satellite Sales..............................520-243-9617 Ale Cuevas Microblading........................638-114-7704 Alejandra Valenzuela Attorney........044-638-102-1248 ..................................................U.S. (520) 505-7808 Aleman, Victor................................044-638-105-7839 American Home Services.....................(520) 303-1016 American Legion...........................................388-8841 Animal Adoption Center.......................638-383-1012 ............................................................(602) 412-3932 Arizona Realty........................................520-387-8787 Art Stop & Plaza Gallery............................520-387-6858 Asadero Sonora.......................................383-8839

B Baja Autoservices..........................044-638-383-4925 Balboas Rest..................................................383-5155 Barb’s Dog Rescue........................044-638-114-1659 Biosfera Dry Cleaners.....................................383-1667 Bonita RV Park...............................................383-1400 Bórquez, Ricardo, Atty............388-6110/520-407-6756 Brooks, Dee...................................................383-3919 Bryan’s.....................................................388-5365 Buffalo Rent A Car.............................(638) 388-9999 Burrito Express..............................................383-8460

C Candy Cake.........................................638-383-2673 Canvas................................................638-383-1161 Casago............................(602)888 9109/383-1545 Chef Mickey's Place...........................(638) 388-9500 Chef Tony Mena..................................(638) 107-5752 Chochoy Veterinary.......................................383-2338 Cholla Bay Oyster House........................(638) 382-5443 Cholla Bay Powder Coating..............044-638-105-9290 .......................................................U.S. 602-989-0646 C.H.O.P.P.S............................................480-648-7689

Cielito Lindo Restaurant................(638) 108-2100 Ext. 7 Círculo B...........................................638-382-8512 Colins Cantina...............................................382-8020 Clippers Barber Shop............................(638) 100-0982 Coffee Point.........................................(638) 388-5771

D’Lucy Spa.................383-1471/044-638-105-8993 Del Mar Charters........................................383-2802 Dental Esthetic Design...638-383-2282/(602) 449-9401 Dr. Grijalva, D.D.S...........................................383-3434 Don Julio Bar & Grill......................................388-0056 Duke’s Restaurant-Bar.................044-638-104-0338 or...................................................044-638-380-6650

Ecofun Rentals.........................................388-9699 Eddie Wharez.....................383-8633/602-324-9328 Ellie Balderrama..........323-308-5688 / 638-380-3625 Encantame Towers........480-445-9200 / 638-688-1010 Esperanza Home Care....................................383-8694

Family of God Medical Clinics................(638) 383-3480 or...................................................(480) 812-5200 Fish.............................................044-638-110-7137 Five Senses Spa...................................638-112-1652 Fortaleza del Sol........................044-638-110-9519 Francis, Jonni..............................044-638-112-1197 Friendly Dolphin.......................................383-2608

Galeria del Mar Bermejo...........................383-3488 Georgina Ross.......................................638-388-5322 .............................................................(520) 265-3789 Gift Shop & Gallery..............................520-387-6858 Gila Bend Title and Registration Services..928-683-2577 Giuseppi’s Espresso...................................383-5181 Glorias Beauty Salon.................................383-5075 Green Point................................................383-2938 Gretchen Ellinger...............383-1425/602-317-3881 or................................................044-638-384-0458 Grout Doctor........................................638-380-9293 Guardian Title and Escrow..............044-638-386-1445 or.........................................................623-910-2930

Hacienda del Sol Furniture......388-0545/602-903-2112 Head Out to Rocky Point Shuttle Ser vice U.S. Toll Free..................................602-971-0166 Hector Munro...................................(602) 503-0682 Hotel Viña del Mar................................383-0100 or.....................................................602-606-7768 U.S. Toll Free...........................01-800-560-2123

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Imagen Oral..................................................388-7953 International Insurance....................623-551-8501 Iron City Polaris..................................(602) 272-5551 JJ’s Cantina...................................................383-2785 John Hibbert Realty Ex...........................638-380-5112 John Witt Realty Ex.................................623-523-2180 Joyeria Max...........................................388-5512 Jungle Juice.........................................(638) 107-1869 Kilombo.................................................638-388-5339 Kord’s Auto Care...............................520-387-6962 Kyle Wood..............................................480-297-8079

La Arena 3C.....................................(638) 388-7729 La Argentina Empanadas.......................622-157-1914 La Casa del Capitan Restaurant....................383-5698 La Loteria Restaurant...........................(638) 688-2691 La Siesta Motel................................520-387-6569 Laguna Shores Resort & Country Club............383-4670 U.S. Toll Free.........................................800-513-1426 Las Palmas.............................................800-671-2799 or.................................................638-690-2933 Latitude 31...............................................383-4311 Living Stones Ministry...........................480-243-8452

Mar de Cortez Rentals....................................388-8747 Mare Blu Ristorante.......................................383-0605 Maria Ituarte......................................(602) 883-6634 Mariachis & Tequila...............................(638) 383-1499 Mark Paliscak.......................................(602) 526-7478 Mayan Palace Golf Course........................383-GOLF Max’s Cafe..................................................383-1011 Max Jeweler...............................................388-5512 Mermaid’s Market.................................388-5004 Mexican Beach Developers.......................383-6099 or.....................044-638-384-7145/520-777-0018 Mexican Vistas Co..........382-5400/044-638-384-6445 or...........................................................623-698-0117 Mexico Insurance Center..................1-800-404-1088 Mic Mickey's...............................(638) 383-8928 Mirsa Tile........................................638-383-6770 Muebles Coloniales....................................383-6670 Muebles Imperiales......................................383-6480 or.......................................................714-395-4117

Salerno, Rosarie..........383-8417/044-638-384-7145 or.......................................................(520) 777-0018 Sanborns Insurance........U.S. Toll Free 800-222-0158 Sandy Beach Massage....................044-638-384-4418 Santiago’s Body Shop.............................638-384-1962 Santiagos Ocean Services...........................388-5318 or.......................................................(602) 324-9558 Santo Tomas.....................................(480) 861-0355 Satellite Services................................638-103-5317 Satisfied Frog................................638-383-1743 Sea of Cortez Adventures...................(928) 380-8619 Señorita Rita Sunset Cruise.............044-638-107-3727 Servicios Medicos Veterinarios..................383-3344 Shangrila RV Park................................480-225-6546 Si Como No! Etc.....................................520-387-7080 Silva, Yolanda Insurance...............................383-6280 Skullys Cantina..........................................388-9900 Sonoran Autoservice.......................602-909-4864 or.......................................................638-382-5423 Sonoran Grill...............................................382-8089 Sonoran Property Inspection Services....(623) 200-8574 Sonoran Resorts.................................602-476-7511 Sonoran Resorts Sales Consultant Brenda Sabo..............................044-638-105-3157 Stegall Katz & Whitaker.........................602-241-9221 Su Casa...........................................638-690-1345 Sun Valley Services.....................................383-8891 Sunset Rv Park...................................(638) 388-5094 .............................................................(480) 525-2917 Sushi Sun Restaurant...................................383-2772

N-O Nails Center................................................388-0434 Napa Auto (Ajo).................................24 HOUR TOW ....................................(520) 387-4TOW (387-4869) Natural Marble & Granite......................(638) 383-1758 Ocean Blue Spa..................(638) 108-2108 Ext. 2210 Optica Turati................................................383-4645

P Pablo Realty........................383-8657/602-288-8687 Pane e Vino Restaurant................044-638-105-7455 Pedro’s Restaurant.......................044-638-105-5166 Peninsula de Cortes Golf Course..................383-GOLF Peñasco Beauty Center...............................383-1086 Peñasco Marine.........................................383-3700 Pink Cadillac........................................383-5880 Playa Azul............................................602-789-4277 Playa Azul Seypet Resorts....................(602) 789-4277 Playa Bonita Resort....................383-2586/383-2199 Playa Bonita Resort RV Park.......................383-2596 U.S. Toll Free.......................................888-232-8142 Mexico Toll Free.............................01-800-426-6482 Pollo Papago.............................044-638-385-1301 Predador....................383-8787/044-638-110-1625 Premium Services...........383-5758/602-476-1187 Prestige Properties......................044-638-388-7777 ................................................(520) 505-7777 Pristine Beaches............................480-495-5207 Pro Services...............383-6161/044-638-113-0446 Puerta Privada......................383-1020/480-445-9200

Q&R Real Consulting.....................................638-383-3546 .......................................................U.S. 602-412-3598 Realty Executives...........................602-283-9800 or.................................................638-388-1295 Rebecca & Rene Palomino....................(520) 407-6086 Reincom..........................................638-102-0065 Rey del Mar................................................383-5490 Richard Savino................................638-380-4272 or......................................................480-707-3822 Rocky Point BBQ House..........................(638) 100-6886 Rocky Point Best Real Estate..................480-478-4784 Rocky Point Gallery.......................................383-7174 Rocky Point Home Builders.............044-638-383-6524 or...............................................U.S. 815-553-2683 Rocky Point Realty Group.....383-4699/602-334-4134 Rocky Point Services............................638-114-8132 or..................................................520-303-3960 Rocky Point Times Newspaper.....................383-6325 or..........................................................480-463-6255

T Tapia & Associates Attorneys................(480) 467-4611 Tapia, Miguel......................................602-266-0225 Tekila Bar.....................................044-638-107-5863 Tequila Factory..............................................388-0606 The Print Shop....................................520-387-6858 The Horny Toad....................................(480) 488-9542 The New Mexican Restaurant..................638-690-1472 The Rocky Point Bed & Breakfast............(602) 507-7829 Tommy Thomas Home Inspections..044-638-110-4728 or.........................................................602-748-4134 Tourist Assistance Unit..................................382-8413 Tucson Sonoran Express.......................(520) 954-2556 Turati Optical..............................................383-4645 Twin Dolphins Real Estate and Rentals......383-3919 or........................................................602-324-7241 T&T International Law Group..............602-465-6556

U-V U.S. Border Movers..................044-638-113-8365 or.............................................480-232-3518 Victor Aleman..............................044-638-105-7839 Viña del Mar Hotel............383-0100/602-606-7768 Viva Mexico Taqueria...........................638-104-7252

W WCI Group................(638) 110-5730 / (480) 297-7818 West Coast Mexico Insurance..............(818) 788-5353 Western Outdoor Times......................(480) 947-6219

X-Y-Z Xochitl’s Cafe (Sally’s Cholla Cafe)..................382-5283 Yolanda Silva Insurance................................383-6280 ZaGas.......................................................383-8100 Zuquin Restaurant........................................383-3250

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CHURCHES Phone Numbers

Assembly of God..........................................................383-3364 Adonai Comunidad Cristiana.......................................383-3865 Grupo Unidad Cristianos de Peñasco..........................383-2240 Peñasco Christian Fellowship.......................................383-4513 Family of God Christian Fellowship.........................383-3480 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall.............................388-6244 Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.....................................383-2959 Templo La Hermosa...................................................383-7130

EMERGENCY & Important Phone Numbers dial 911 & 066 for EMERGENCIES AIR AMBULANCE (dial within Mexico) AirEvac............................................................001-880-321-9522 SkyMed Air Ambulance.................................001-866-805-9624 AIRPORTS International.................................................................383-6097 CITY HALL (Municipal Building) H. Ayuntamiento de Peñasco.....................383-2056/383-2060 CLINICS Clinica San Jose............................................................383-5121 Clinica Santa Fe...........................................383-2447/383-4040 Clinica Santa Isabel (Maternity)...................................383-3645 Clinica Santa Maria.......................................................383-2440 Cruz Roja (Red Cross)...................................................383-2266 Desert Senita Community Health Center..........(520) 387-5651 ELECTRIC

Emergency dial...071

Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE).......................383-2684 FIRE DEPARTMENT

Emergency dial...068

Departamento de Bomberos.......................................383-2828 FISHIERIES DEPARTMENT Departamento de Pesca...............................................383-2116 Oficina de Pesca, San Diego, CA........................(619) 233-4324 GARBAGE/SANITATION DEPARTMENT Oomislim.......................................................................383-4909 GAS (Propane) Hidrogas........................................................................383-5650 Z’Gas..............................................................................383-8284 ZaGas.............................................................................383-8100 HOSPITALS (See Clinics also) Community...................................................................383-4566 IMSS (Social Security)...................................................383-2870 Municipal......................................................................383-2110 IMMIGRATION............................................................383-2526 MARINE RESCUE (VHF Channel 28) Port Captain..................................................................383-3035 Emergencies dial............................................462 or 627 or 767 POLICE

Emergency dial...066

Puerto Peñasco Station..............................383-2626/383-1616 State Judicial Police (Policía Judicial del Estado).........383-2783 PUBLIC SECURITY DEPARTMENT Seguridad Pública Municipal......................383-2626/383-1616 RAILROAD Ferrocarril......................................................................383-2610 RED CROSS Cruz Roja.....................................................................383-2266 SOCIAL SECURITY (IMSS) Instituto Méxicano del Seguro Social.........383-2677/383-2777 TELEPHONE Teléfonos de México.....................................................383-2780 Towing................(011-52-638) 383-5770 / U.S. (520) 232-2149 U.S. CONSULATES (in Mexico) Nogales.............................................................01-631-313-4820 dial from the U.S......................................011-52-631-313-4820 WATER Oomapas.......................................................................383-6080 Organismo Operador....................................................383-6080 Piteco (water tank delivery).........................................383-3315

RESTAURANTS that DELIVER Benny’s Pizza 383-6001 7 days 11am-10pm

Jungle Juice (638) 107-1869

Cheiky’s Pizza 383-3627 Closed Wed.

Sushi Sun 383-2772

Cocina Express 383-8358 Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm Sun. 12pm-7pm FEDE’S 383-3419 (044-638) 100-5834 12pm-5pm, Closed Sun. Fit Vida Bistro 383-1992

Pedro's Restaurant (638) 105-5166

TIKI Fresh Foods (044-638) 105-8001 (044-638) 112-0996 9am-9pm, Closed. Sun. Tortas San Luis 388-6405, 7 days, 9am-9pm Yummi Salads (044-638) 113-8822 Zuquin Cakes 383-3250 (044-638) 105-4389 7 days, 9am-5pm

Pet Friendly

HOTELS

If you would like to bring your pet with you to Rocky Point, here are a few places you both will be welcome. Baja Hotel Matamoros and Campeche in El Mirador US dial (602) 559-1705 Local Phone (011-52-638) 383-6878 Local Fax (011-52-638) 383-7676 Fax Website www.hotelbaja.net Email bajahotel@gmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bella Vista Condo US dial (775) 287-3830 Email julwitnan@aol.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Casa de Carolina Campeche in El Mirador US dial (602) 412-3565 Local Phone (011-52-638) 383-5482 Email cdecpp@prodigy.net.mx Mail: PO Box 589, Lukeville, AZ 85341 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hotel Viña del Mar In Old Port at the end of the Malecon Local 383-3600 or 383-0100 www.vinadelmarhotel.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------La Palapa Condos & Casitas Local 383-3866 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Madre del Mar (with permission) US dial (520) 407-6394 or (520) 303-7530 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Peñasco del Sol Paseo Las Glorias # 1 MX: (638) 383-0302 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Casago Blvd. Benito Juarez, next to Little Cesars at the north end of town USA: 602 888 9109 MX: 52 (638) 383-1545 Website www.casago.com Email homesrentals@casago.com

VETERINARY CARE Chochoy 383-2338 Guillermo Prieto & Melchor Ocampo Gallo de Oro (044) 638-112-3343 Samuel Ocaña La Posta 383-2574 Simon Morua & Guillermo Prieto Servicios Medicos Veterinarios 383-3344 Blvd. Sonora & Galeana (west of Josefa)

EVENTS CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2019 CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST EVENTS! Monday 2nd • Labor Day (U.S.) Monday 16th • Mexico Indepence Day OCTOBER 2019

Sunday 20th • CBSC Angler of the Year Phase II at JJ's Cantina in Cholla Bay Thursday 24th • 47th Annual International Cervantino Festival

Saturday 5th • SADR - Point To Point th the long way visit www. Friday 25 th racesadr.com for more • 47 Annual International Cervantino info. Festival Sunday 6th Saturday 26th • SADR - Point To Point the long way visit www. • One Club Open at JJ's Cantina in Cholla Bay racesadr.com for more • Cornhole Tournament at info. JJ's Cantina in Cholla Bay Thursday 10th • Beach Ball Rocky Point Sunday 27th 5V5 Beach Soccer • 47th Annual Tournamente at Las International Cervantino Palomas for more info Festival visit smallgoalsoccer. com/beach Thursday 31st • Halloween Friday 11th • Beach Ball Rocky Point 5V5 Beach Soccer Tournamente at Las Palomas for more info visit smallgoalsoccer. com/beach • 3pm - Otra Vez Cornhole Tournament and Fundraise at Manny's Beach. Help support AIM Peñasco.

Saturday 12th • Cholla Bay Offroad Poker Run, more info to come. • 6pm - Otra Vez Cornhole Tournament and Fundraise at Manny's Beach. Help support AIM Peñasco. • Run for Pink. 5KM Color Run. For more info visit their facebook page: Run for Pink Monday 14th • Columbus Day (U.S.)

NOVEMBER 2019 Saturday 2nd • Dia de Los Muertos Thursday 7th • 19th Annual Rocky Point Rally. Friday 8th • 19th Annual Rocky Point Rally. Saturday 9th • 19th Annual Rocky Point Rally. Sunday 10th • 19th Annual Rocky Point Rally. Monday 11th • Veterans Day (U.S.) Monday 18th • Mexican Revolution Day DECEMBER 2019

Friday 18th • CBSC Angler of the Year Phase II at JJ's Cantina in Cholla Bay

Friday 6th • SADR - Cholla 250, visit www.racesadr.com for more info.

Saturday 19th • CBSC Angler of the Year Phase II at JJ's Cantina in Cholla Bay • Black and White Ball Gown to benefit the DIF. Held at the Convention Center.

Saturday 7th • SADR - Cholla 250, visit www.racesadr.com for more info.

EVERYDAY American Legion Post MX-15 open from 8am-8pm in El Mirador in the old Los Juanes Restaurant. Mah Jongg - noon at Latitude 31• Restaurant. Contact Beverly (638) 388-7766 or (505) 565-5138 for more info. MONDAYS 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 42). 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 42). Mah Jongg - noon at Latitude 31• Restaurant. Contact Beverly (638) 388-7766 or (505) 565-5138 for more info. TUESDAYS AA - 7:00 pm Big Book Study open meeting 2PM CEDO Free Public Talk in English and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Look for the giant Fin Whale Skeleton. Fun experience for the entire family. Phone 3820113 for more info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in Spanish CBSC – Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club meets once a month (on Tues. or Sat.). 4PM Peñasco Singles Happy Hour, every Tuesday at Playa Bonita Resort. 8PM Cinemartes - Art Film Nights at Cafe Puerto Viejo in Old Port. 2PM - Powerball Bingo at the American Legion Post MX 15. 2pm. Cost $7 dlls for 6 games. WEDNESDAYS SOBS – South of the Border Singles meet every Wednesday for Happy Hour at Playa Bonita Resort. First Wednesday of every month is business meeting. 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 42). 11AM – Horseshoe Tournament at the Pithaya in El Mirador. 3PM Shooter Bingo at Playa Bonita RV Park Social Club. $6.00 for 6 games with money payouts for each game. Join us each Wednesday in our air conditioned club house. 5PM – AA meets (Spanish). 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 42). PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. THURSDAYS AA - 11:00 am Women's meeting open meeting Al-Anon meets at 11am. English meetings. (See pg. 42) PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more during the summer months. 2PM - POWERBAL BINGO at the American Legion Post MX15 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in El Mirador. All welcome. 4PM The Connection Happy Hour, now on Thursdays at Puesta del Sol Restaurant at Playa Bonita Resort. Latitude 31º - Card games and other games. Gringo Bingo at Colin's Cantina from 4pm - 6pm FRIDAYS 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 42). PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more during the summer months. Mah Jongg - noon at Latitude 31• Restaurant. Contact Beverly (638) 388-7766 or (505) 565-5138 for more info. Seashell Museum (Free admission) Open every Friday 10am to 5pm. (638) 388-6559. Seashell Museum by Naomi & Russ Black. Open from 10am to 5pm. July thur Sept. by Appointment only. Address: 114 Ramon Figueroa Col. Lopez Portillo. SATURDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Nature Talk in Spanish and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Fun experience for the entire family. Call 382-0113 for info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in English PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more during the summer months. 2PM - Powerball Bingo at the American Legion Post MX 15. 2pm. Cost $7 dlls for 6 games. SUNDAYS 9AM Non-Denominational Worship Services with Family of God. Located on Blvd. Costera N 2000A. Everyone welcome. Church Office: 383-3480. 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac. Church Service at 10:00AM Bilingual Service with Peñasco Christian Fellowship located 1 blk east of Josefa Ortiz de D. on Melchor Ocampo. Phone: (011-52-638) 383-4513. San Jose Mission Church- in Cholla Bay. Bilingual Catholic Mass. At 8am every Sunday. All our welcome.

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ear any ocean, including the Sea of Cortez (also known as the Gulf of California) temperature is a relative factor. Some days it can be 90 and feel absolutely heavenly. Other days it can be 75 and you’d swear you were in Dante’s Inferno. Everything depends on the humidity. That said, if you like to sweat like a senator caught with Stormy Daniels’ number on his speed dial, now is the time to visit Rocky Point. And that isn’t a bad thing. Restaurants and bars are air conditioned. The drinks are ice cold. And there is always the ocean to soak in. I asked Brenda Jacobs of Phoenix, AZ, what she thinks of Peñasco this time of year. BRENDA: I’m all in. CAP'N GREG: Good for you. September is a good month to test your deodorant. BRENDA: We ladies don’t sweat, Cap’n Greg, we perspire. In addition to it being good for my skin and hair, it’s like a free body cleansing. CAP'N GREG: Burns out the toxins, huh? BRENDA: Absolutely. And another good thing, everyone is in the same boat, so to speak, so there’s no reason to dress up, slap on make-up or mop my dainty brow.

CAP'N GREG: I hear you, Brenda. During the late summer months here, I’ve been known to spend an entire week in a bathing suit. BRENDA: Sounds comfy to me. CAP'N GREG: It is. I wore a Speedo for 10 days in Cozumel in 1986 and they still have a warrant out for my arrest. BRENDA: TMI, Cap’n Greg. CAP'N GREG: Sorry. As I was saying, the folks who live here take the weather, or lack thereof, in stride. They work. They play. They relish every minute. And visitors should, too. BRENDA: The way I figure, if I have a choice to enjoy a long summer weekend in Phoenix or here, there’s no contest. Rocky Point is a laid back slice of paradise no matter what Mother Nature brings. CAP'N GREG: Even though the heat and humidity can be a bit oppressive? BRENDA: That’s why they invented swim-up bars, Cap’n Greg, which is where I am headed right now. CAP'N GREG: May I join you? BRENDA: Sure can. I’ll even buy the first round. CAP'N GREG: Wow. That is very cool of you. Should I wear my Speedo? BRENDA: No.

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Aruba or Rocky Point...Hmmm... You be the judge!!!

By Mark Paliscak

appy September Rocky Point…well we made it through the tough month of August and we soon shall see the humidity dissipating and the nights getting cooler…ahhhh…I can feel it now! Sheesh, soon we may be breaking out our ponchos and blankets but maybe let’s not get ahead of ourselves, we still have September to go :). But how about the ocean water this past month? Wow did it warm up…it was not the most refreshing but thankfully we have 11 other months to enjoy our sea temperatures. And speaking of refreshing, thank you and a special shout out to Cathy Pea for the new condo makeover you chose for me with new furniture, paintings and accessories. I cannot wait to see the finished product…the “Blue Bungalow” will look extra fabuloso! And MUY FABULOSO was my family’s annual trip to Palm Beach, Aruba this past month! When temperatures in Arizona and Rocky Point creep higher and higher and the humidity kicks in, we skedaddle for Aruba every August for a welcome refresher. If you have never

been to Aruba, it is an amazing paradise of an island in the Caribbean just 10 miles off the coast of Venezuela. The culture, friendly people, water sports, beaches, night life and eateries are simply fantastic. This year marked my 9th return to Aruba so I thought it might be cool to weigh the differences between Rocky Point and Aruba and choose a winner by category…. so off we go! 1. Culture - Aruba has a very rich history dating back to it becoming a Dutch territory in 1499. It has its own native language, Papiamento but everyone readily speaks English and Dutch and even some speak Spanish, Portuguese and German. Aruba is very multi-cultural with Spanish, Portuguese, African and Dutch influences. Rocky Point and our Mexican culture is so deeply rooted….. everyone in the world knows where a sombrero, taco, Tecate, tequila or mariachi band is from! Although many people here speak some English or Spanglish, Spanish is the prevalent language which adds to the culture. Winner: ROCKY POINT 2. Night life- Aruba has many bars, beach bungalows and night clubs especially my favorite, Gusto! For the size of our town, we are truly blessed with some of the best bars anywhere…plus, we call them cantinas! Whether you are hanging out at Manny’s Beach Club for some afternoon fun or heading to the Malecon where there is a plethora of choices for fun, or heading to one of the many resort bars, the choices seem endless today here in Rocky Point. A decade ago, we could count on one or two hands the options for fun we had for nightlife; today, the options seem endless! Winner: ROCKY POINT 3. Beaches and Sea- Aruba is longknown for its turquoise water and white sandy beaches. Even the county’s flag is represented with turquoise and a white strip to represent the beach. The colors of the sea and the beaches are simply amazing. We are truly blessed here in Rocky Point to have some of the most beautiful beaches as well from Sandy Beach to the estuaries and

even farther out of town. Although Rocky Point beaches are fantastic. Winner: ARUBA 4. Accessibility- If you live in the southwestern United States, Rocky Point can be as simple as a 3-hour drive to an 8-hour drive or more for our Texas amigos. Aruba, on the other hand is a 3 and ½ hour flight from Phoenix to the east coast of the USA and then another 3 and ½ hours by plane to make it to the island. Add the 7 hours with a 2-hour layover and it is about 9 hours to get there. Although our border crossing can be a bear on certain Sundays and holidays, in Aruba you have to pass through both Aruban and American customs to leave the island. You literally drop off your bags like normal at the airport and then later in the 2 and half hour process, have to reclaim your luggage again, only to drop them off once again. It is sort of a deja-vu moment for sure! Winner: ROCKY POINT 5. Sunset Cruises/Boat Excursions/ Water Sports - I have tried it all here in Rocky Point from the fun Rey Del Mar pirate ship to the super exciting whale watching trip aboard Eco Fun to private fishing boats to jet skiing to banana boating. We have a lot of options here! Aruba’s options just seem endless with countless beach huts lining the shores with friends like Benji Jones selling Pirate Ship sunset cruises, snorkeling adventures to see sunken warships and WW II submarines and Big Bertha boat rides…the options in Aruba are enormous! Winner: ARUBA

6. Restaurants/Food- Rocky Point has so many options, whether it is a quick taco at a street corner, a burger at the resort swim up bar, a romantic restaurant overlooking the ocean, a swanky seafood restaurant or stuffed olives in your favorite martini…your options can seem endless. Aruba as well has so many excellent options for food from sunrise to sunset whether it is seafood, BBQ , American, Dutch, Italiano and they are all amazing. Winner: TIE, they are both superb! So, the overall winner goes to …badum, ba-dum, ba-dum…ROCKY POINT! So, count your blessings…you are here… you are enjoying the food, the beaches, the night life, the accessibility, the culture and the water sports at one of the best places anywhere! Be good, be kind, be happy… ADIOS AMIGOS GOD BLESS

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Important Maintence Tips for your Rocky Point Home

By Joseph Sanchez President, Rocky Point Home Builders

hether you buy a new home from a builder or you purchase an existing home on the market, you will soon learn that maintence of your home is much more demanding here in Puerto Peñasco due to the sea and salt air that will wreak havoc on your new investment. To avoid the possibility of materials and surfaces breaking down faster than they should, this article will discuss common practices necessary to ensure that your investment will last a lifetime. MAINTAINING EXTERIOR CONCRETE FINISH Concrete is “King” here in Mexico and is by far the most important components of construction projects here in Puerto Peñasco. This is much different than building a home in the United States or Canada. There the main staple of building is

SEALING THE WINDOW: When sealing your windows, we recommend using a ready-to-use, singlecomponent, acetoxy silicone with a fast cure rated 781.

wood. Unfortunately, wood is not compatible with the environment here. The climate here is corrosive on wood and it will dry-rot over time. Also, termites are a big problem, and anything built from wood is guaranteed to receive termites and the local termites are pretty much resistant to fumigation. With that said, it is important to maintain your home’s exterior concrete finish by patching hairline cracks and pops in the smooth at least once a year. We live in a seismic zone and tremors occur often, but we never feel them most of the time. Those tremors cause the hairline cracking along with the sun and salt air. So, once a year you will want to patch the cracks and defects in your exterior because in the future, they will become larger and water will enter the home. SEALING YOUR WINDOWS The staple material for windows here is aluminum framed windows because aluminum is three times stronger than vinyl, it holds up in this intense climate and once properly fitted very tough to loosen or dislodge. However, the window is only as good as the silicone sealing the window frame. Most silicones will last only 6 months or less because again the intense salt air and sun degrades and dissolves most silicones leaving your windows prone to leaking. You must seal your windows at least once a year and perform a visual inspection of each window up to twice a year. We also recommend using a readyto-use, single-component, acetoxy silicone with fast cure and good weathering characteristics rated with a 781. These products are good for our climate and suitable for use on aluminum and glass and will last longer than ordinary sealer.

Sealing the roof: Most roofs here in Puerto Peñasco are also made of poured concrete and they must be sealed every year, or they will leak during a major rainstorm causing damage inside.

The problem with concrete is it absorbs water and slowly erodes your roof from within compromising its integrity causing it to leak unless you take the steps necessary to protect it. First, you must professionally seal your roof with a membrane roofing system designed for concrete finishes and once installed it must be maintained once a year by coating it with a special waterproof sealant called Impercool. Many homeowners will do this one time but never perform the follow-up maintenance once a year.

When it rains it pours and most homeowners will learn the hard way that this is something that must be done every year. Be sure to do the follow up each year and recoat the roof to ensure a lasting finish. Even if the material says it will last ten years, I promise you it will last just one year due to our climate. Keep in mind, when the wind blows there is sand mixed in with the wind so your roof gets hit with a nature’s sand blaster 365 days a year and it will eat away at your sealant. So always coat your roof at least once a year.

Maintaining Concrete Finish: It is important to maintain your home’s exterior concrete finish by patching hairline cracks and pops in the smooth finish at least once a year.

SEALING YOUR ROOF Most roofs here in Puerto Peñasco are also made of poured concrete and they must be sealed every year, or they will leak during a major rainstorm causing damage inside.

About the author: Joseph Sanchez is president of Rocky Point Home Builders a design/build contractor specializing in custom home design, construction and renovations. He resides here in Puerto Peñasco with his wife and two children and is originally from Chicago. For more information email him at sales@rockypointhomebuilders.com

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By Anita Kaltenbaugh

love movies, watching bingeworthy series and discovering astonishing documentaries. Without Netflix, Hulu or Amazon Prime streaming, I would never have the chance to discover or watch these amazing artistic works of film. Yes, I remember the days of Blockbuster Video Stores (I still have my card), and when I feel the need to physically rent a video and place it in the DVD player, I use the Redbox Kiosks, (although now you can stream those as well). It used to be all you need is love, and I still believe that, but really all you need is the internet. The lifeline for most things: News, shopping, food, music, facetime, Alexa, Siri… whew the list goes on. So why am I talking about streaming movies in Rocky Point? Well, besides the entertainment value, there have been several films, both feature and documentary, music videos, and telenovelas all shot in the beautiful landscape of Puerto Peñasco. Have you seen them? There is quite a list of great films, worthy of a Rocky Point Film Festival. I’ll give you the rundown of the twelve films I know about and apologize if I miss any. One fairly new film that needs to be mentioned is a music documentary focused on one of Rocky Point’s favorite musicians and

the band he started out with. Who owns the album (yes, the tangible square thing you hold in your hand) Fizzy, Fuzzy, Big & Buzzy? If so, you guessed it… 1. Here’s to Life: The Story of the Refreshments IMDB gives it a whopping 9.2 out of 10 (outstanding) and for all Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers fans, or old Refreshment Fans you will absolutely love it. My favorite line in the documentary rings true to our Circus Mexicus Beach Rock concert held every June, “That connection that Roger makes is the essence of Rock and Roll.” For some of you, watching this film will be like a trip down memory lane. Any music lovers and Rocky Point fans will also enjoy it. How can you go wrong with great music, musicians, and featured scenes from Puerto Peñasco. As of this article the video is streaming and for sale on Amazon. Or if you are in town you can pick up a copy of the physical movie (A DVD you can hold in your hand) at Banditos. It is also available on Vimeo to rent. I interviewed the Director Taylor Morden, who now lives in Bend, Oregon. Taylor’s company Popmotion creates documentaries about life. It’s worth checking out his website popmotion.com and watching all his films. Morden a fan of Refreshments in the 90’s, went to see Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Show in Alexandria, VA. That night at the show, he was amazed at the crowds of loyal fans who knew every song and every word. This started his quest to tell the story of the band he used to listen to (Refreshments), and the amazing following that is still growing today with Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers. This local Arizona band soared with the hit single, Banditos and

wrote the song for the series King of the Hill, in the 90’s. In 2019, in this new era, the music, the band and Roger are still going strong. The documentary by Popmotion will be worth your 93 minutes. Ironically, on another interesting note, Popmotion’s newest documentary, is about the rise and fall of Blockbuster Video and the last remaining store in Bend, Oregon. What other Films are worth watching and filmed in Puerto Peñasco? Here’s the list in no particular order: Babel (2006) I remember when I lived here in 2005; they shot parts of the film “Babel” starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchet directed by Mexico City born Alejandro González Iñárritu outside of Rocky Point. For those who can remember, there was even a fake checkpoint on the road to Caborca that stated, “Welcome to the USA”, quite a surprise to see the fake sign on your way driving to Caborca or El Desemboque. The movie crews even stayed at a few of the Sonora properties and the rumor (that I still believe to this day) was that Brad Pitt drove through Cholla Bay and loved it. In the Blink of an Eye (2009) This film used to be available on Netflix, a Christian fantasy thriller on the sea starring Eric Roberts. Viento Negro (1964) (Black Wind) A man recently estranged from his wife is in charge of setting a new rail line across the desert in difficult conditions. Things are further complicated when his 'sheltered' son arrives wanting to reconnect. Desiertos Mares (1995), A successful filmmaker deals with the current events of his life: his wife has just left him, his father has died, he is an alcoholic and desperately trying to finish a screenplay. While coping with all of this he meets a beautiful aspiring

filmmaker who could disrupt it all. 6. Dune (1984) If you remember this classic film based on the Frank Herbert novel you will rediscover parts of Pinacate, and Puerto Peñasco used in the filming of this sci-fi desert planet movie. 7. Desierto (2015) A group of people trying to cross the border from Mexico into the United States encounter a man who has taken border patrol duties into his own racist hands. 8. Paper Boats (2019) American indie film that tells the story of Jorge, a man who seems to have lost it all but recovers his will to live in the face of a tragedy, deportation. A story about the meaning of love, family and the pursuit of happiness. It was released this year at the Brooklyn Film Festival and in July at Guanajuanto International film Festival. You can see Puerto Peñasco and parts of Sandy Beach in the trailer online. It looks like a great story. 9. The Devil’s Highway (2018) also known as Sonora or La Ruta de los Caidos (Route of the Fallen), based on the book by Peñasco native Guillermo Munro. There are even a few more coming soon in post-production and in production: 10. Infelices para Siempre (2020) Comedy 11. A la Carta (Pre-Production) Romance 12. All We Have (2019 PostProduction) Drama, Romance With this large variety of films, maybe our new local cinema will host a Puerto Peñasco Film Festival. Just let me know, I’m ready to help make it happen.

“Everything I learned I learned from the movies.” - Audrey Hepburn

Anita Kaltenbaugh is the author of the book “Travel Secrets- Insider guide to planning, affording and taking more vacations” available on Amazon and author of debut suspense novel a Deep Thing by A.K. Smith. Check out her blog at www.wordstravelfilm.com/blog

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Ajo History Part IV Scenic Drives in and Around Ajo

By Bryan Blow Owner, Ajo Satellite Sales

ust a short time ago there was a bad accident on the highway and people had to wait for hours to get the all clear to go on their way. There is another way to get to Lukeville that most people do not know: Darby Well Road is dirt but it is graded. The road goes by the rock dump and heads south. After about 15 miles you enter the Organ Pipe National Monument, which you need a pass to legally enter. From this point the road goes on south and then starts to curve east and you go by Quitobaquito. This is a pond that is home to the super rare pupfish and when the wagon trains from Texas were going to California it was the only place they could count on to have water. It is a beautiful pond with clear water. One time when I was in high school a friend of mine got his father’s pick-up truck and said, “Let’s go for a ride,” so we took this road. One of the interesting things we came upon was an old prospector that had a place along the route and he was still laughing when we came across him. We asked him what was so funny, and he said that there was a young couple there ahead of us and the girl asked him if she could use his outhouse. While she was in there doing her business, he had a bull snake that he let stay to catch mice and rats. Well, while she was in the outhouse this snake crawled in through a hole and she came right out of that outhouse with her britches down to her ankles, screaming and jumped in their car and they took off. He also showed us some bullet holes from Air Force planes that had hit his place during their practice runs. An interesting place on the way to Sonoyta is Alamo Canyon. When you leave Why and come upon the 2nd bridge there is a road going left to some campgrounds and this is Alamo Canyon. There is clear running water that comes from the top of the mountains and goes down

in pools along the canyon. About a mile from the campgrounds up the canyon is a waterfall and when I was in the Scouts we used to go swimming there and then later when I became a Scout Master, I used to take my boys there. It used to run all the time but with our drought it is more of a hit and miss now. Past the waterfalls, up further, is what we called Lions Tank and it had pools of clear water and water lilies. One time we found Indian artifacts. The pottery was so old that when the boys touched it, they turned to dust. There was a big flat stone that still had grains of wheat on it. We took a couple of the pottery bowls and used paper as a container and put them in holes in the rock – maybe they are still there I have not been back. When I was a Scout Master, I had the boys on an overnight stay there: It was said that I had the 2nd largest troop in Arizona - up to 80 boys. Another place of interest is a road going toward Hickiwan, off of Highway 86, going towards Tucson. If you take the road you eventually come to the road going to Santa Rosa and just as you enter this road it curves and goes east to Santa Rosa as you go along the curve there is a dirt road going south and it goes about a quarter of a mile and stops. There is a trail going up the small mountain and up there is a spring that has never been dry in the history of the Papago Indians. It is unusual because usually springs like this are at the bottom, but this is almost at the top and they have built a small retainer wall there by the spring and it has clear water about 3 feet deep and several feet long. My next series of articles will be about building the first cable TV system in Arizona almost 70 years ago now and how cable TV evolved.

Clean Water for Rocky Point’s School Kids: Thanks Rotary Club!

provided a retrofitted fire truck By Richard for RockyPoint.com

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Vallejo,

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Keesecker, and Oscar Palacio.

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neighboring clubs in the US.

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Mayor Ernesto ‘Kiko” Munro.

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Mexico Simplifies its Telephone Dialing Rules

ne more time, just so you don't forget...On August 3rd, 2019 dialing Mexican telephone numbers will become simpler. Service prefixes are no longer required. The fundamental change to the telephone dialing rules happening on August 3rd 2019 is the removal of service code prefixes associated with calling domestic long distance numbers (01) and calling Mexican cell phones from Mexican land lines (044, 045). Also, the confusing need to add the number '1' when calling a Mexican cell phone from overseas is also being eliminated. The changes can be summed-up thus: When calling from within Mexico, the dialing prefixes of 01, 044, and 045 are no longer required When calling a Mexican cell phone from outside Mexico, the additional number '1' after Mexico's country code is no longer required These changes greatly simplify the way that Mexican land lines and cell phones are dialed and bring Mexico's telephone dialing rules into line with protocols used in the US and Canada. Calling from/to Mexican land lines Here are the rules for dialing from and to Mexican land lines as of August 3, 2019 Calling a Mexican land line from a Mexican land line in the same area: Simply dial the local number (7 or 8 digits, depending on the town/city). Calling a Mexican land line from a Mexican land line in a different area. Dial the area code and the number. Do not dial the 01 (long distance) prefix. Calling a Mexican land line from a Mexican cell phone: Dial the area code and the number directly from your cellphone. Do not dial the 01 (long distance) prefix. Calling a Mexican cell phone from a Mexican land line: Dial the cell phone's

area code and number directly. Do not use 044 or 045 prefix. Calling to/from Mexican cell phones Here are the rules for dialing from and to Mexican cell phones as of August 3, 2019 Calling a Mexican cell phone from another Mexican cell phone while in Mexico: Dial the other cell phone's area code and number. Do not include 044 or 045 in the code. Calling a Mexican cell phone from overseas: Dial Mexico's country code (+52) then the area code, and then the number. Do not include the '1' after the +52, as was required before August 3, 2019. Calling any number in Mexico from a Mexican cell phone overseas (roaming): Dial Mexico's international code +52, then the area code, and then the number. Do not include the '1' after the +52. Calling Mexican toll-free (800) and premium toll (900) numbers From August 3rd, 2019, whether you are calling from a Mexican land line or from a Mexican cell phone, drop the 01. Thus 01-800-123-4567 becomes 800-1234567. Storing numbers in your Mexican cell phone If you roam between Mexico, the US and Canada, we recommend that you store all of your contact numbers using the international dialing format: [country code] [area code] [number]. Thus your Mexican contacts will be recorded with the +52 prefix before the area code and number, your American and Canadian contacts with the +1 prefix before the area code and number. By doing this, your calls will connect without need for you to make adjustments regardless of whether you are in Mexico or roaming in the US or Canada.

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What You Should Know About Consumer Rights in Mexico

f you have ever been mistreated by a business or service provider in Mexico, you may feel you do not have any recourse or options to resolve the issue. It seems the employees do not have the authority or the enthusiasm to deal with your complaint. If you feel you have been taken advantage of and do not get any satisfaction from the manager, you can contact PROFECO. PROFECO (Procuraduría Federal del Consumidor), is a government agency tasked with enforcing the law and investigating possible violations. They respond to complaints from residents and tourists, perform random inspections on Mexican businesses and have the authority to fine or close businesses who are in violation. A Few Common Consumer Violations You May Encounter and Report to PROFECO One of Mexico's most common allegations of fraud takes place in the gas station, shortchanging the customer, switching up the bills accusing the customer of shortchanging, not resetting the pump to zero, or credit card fraud, just to name a few. Vendors and restaurants must display the price of the item. Prices must not be quoted verbally. A restaurant or bar may not add a tip or service charge to the check or include it in the price.

Restaurants and bars cannot force you to purchase beverages or food in order to get a table, nor can they enforce minimum consumption. Providers must honor promotions and posted prices; they may not change the price at the last minute. Service providers cannot discriminate based on nationality, gender, sexual preference, race, or disability. In Mexico the exhibited prices for goods and services must be the total price to be paid, the taxes, interest or insurance must be included in the advertised price. Prices must be exhibited in pesos; additional currency types may be included, but if prices are listed exclusively in USD, this is a violation. Timeshare violations, Mexican law allows five business days to cancel a timeshare/vacation ownership contract after you have signed it. If you change your mind about the purchase within five business days notify the developer by email and certified mail, if your cancellation is not resolved you will need to file with PROFECO. This PROFECTO link includes 96 pages of consumer regulations (only available in Spanish). http://www.profeco.gob.mx/ juridico/pdf/LFPC%202016.pdf In many situations, if you mention you plan on reporting the business to PROFECO you will obtain a resolution right then and there.

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By Nancy Phelan AKA “The Pack Leader”

Mayor Kiko Munro Unveils Specialty Street Repair Machine

"Making Rocky Point a better place to be an animal" Quote By Lannette Phipps

appy Summer! It is getting warmer in Rocky Point and will try to keep the animals cool during the summer. We have stopped taking in dogs as there are several groups now rescuing dogs. We are the only group rescuing cats and are overflowing. I have Parkinson’s and it is difficult to care for them. We have a few dogs and A LOT of cats…Siamese, tiger, white, orange etc. All sizes and they are all spayed and neutered and have all of their shots. If you would please consider adopting a cat – and want to come by and pick yours out or take a look at them please call for an appointment, due to my health. Luis is here at 4:30 until 6:00 for donations. We desperately need dry cat food, Friskies canned cat food and non-clumping kitty litter. We use Kirkland dog and cat food, but any good brand is appreciated. Small cat beds and litter pans are also needed. I want to thank everyone who has helped make Rocky Point safer for the

animals. It has been 19 years since we started, and many friends have passed. It did take a village, but we paved the way for new groups to start up and they are doing a great job. If anyone would like to open a cat sanctuary in Rocky Point, it is badly needed. Please consider adopting a cat or two. It is going to be difficult finding a home for them by summer. Also, we are selling the 2009 Joiner ATV TR 110, over head rack, overhead lights, security lock,2 coolers attached,5 harness seat belts, new tires, goes 60mph, big engine. Asking $8,000.00 Or make offer. Need money for the animal care. Call Nancy 383 1012 or 602 412 3932. Vehicle is in Rocky Point

www.rpaac.org Mexico (011-52-638) 383-1012 Phoenix (602) 412-3932 Tucson (520) 407-6594 AACORP INC 501 (c) 3 Tax Exempt nancy_phelan@yahoo.com nancy@rpaac.org AACORP PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341

ayor Kiko Munro put into operation the asphalt patching truck that has been immediately integrated into the permanent works of repairing the road infrastructure and filling cracks and potholes which will be carried out by the municipal government through the Public Works and Public Services directorates . This truck, which is unique and the only one of its kind in the State of Sonora, has a capacity to pour six cubic meters of asphalt for on the spot patching and road repairs, which ideal for this type of work and this type of climate in the desert region, producing a surface of high quality and durability, detailed the president of Puerto Peñasco. The Rocky Point Mayor also shared that, together with the work of the specialty truck, the Public Works Department is working to pour 59 tons of polymer-based asphalt with the City street maintenance brigades, and through the Public Services Department they have poured from January to the date more than 600 cubic meters of cold asphalt.

"With this effort of integral patching, we are making our roads more friendly and passable," said Kiko Munro "This unit was essential to upgrade the repair and maintenance programs of our streets and avenues that urgently need a solution for their age and amount of traffic, coupled with the full-street repaving and paving projects we are managing. " For his part, José Luis Montijo Torres, director of Public Works, explained that the work process of the new truck is to apply a seal from 1/4 to 3/8, pouring asphalt at an emulsion temperature between 60 to 80 degrees Celsius, with cleaning of the affected area, application of special materials, installation of aggregate mixed with emulsion, and application of topping and clean aggregate at the end on the top, external layer. Finally, he said, that a two person crew operating this unit is capable of patching and repairing up to six cubic meters of asphalt per day. This same output would otherwise require two crews of six workers each and the end result of the work done by the new machine will be far superior and should last longer.

This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Team, www. sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing. Sign up for Jim’s Monthly Newsletter: http://www.tinyurl.com/JimNewsletter

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Short Shorts of All Sorts! Potpourri - Short Shorts of All Sorts! Sometimes so much is going on in our little slice of paradise by the sea that we can't address the many short subjects with proper attention. To handle the hodgepodge of dangling subject matter, we invented the Potpourri Page. Here are a few "short shorts" to keep you up to date.

Rocky Point Welcomes New Cinepolis Theater at Grand Opening The inauguration of the Cinépolis shopping center was attended by Mayor Kiko Munro and the local deputy Lázaro Espinoza, who, together with the owner of the company, Mr. Miguel Guevara Askar, held a ribbon cutting cermony in celebration of the grand opening of Cinepolis, a new movie theater which is now open for business in town. Amid the excitement of the audience that crowded the place, eager for good cinema, the mayor thanked the businessman for his confidence and investment in Puerto Peñasco, while the deputy congratulated Ingenero Guevara for continuing to believe in Peñasco. For his part, Ing. Guevara thanked both officials and invited the entourage to enjoy a movie in one of the 5 theaters that the venue currently utilizes.

Peñasco Rockies Win Series In an exciting 5th game, the Rockies of Puerto Peñasco retained the Championship of the Northern League of Sonora Amateur against the Pitiquito Braves. In a series of 7 games with 4 wins, the Puerto Peñasco Rockies were crowned at home, in the legendary Francisco León García stadium in front of their fans with final score, Peñasco 3, Pitiquito 2. Acknowledgment was given to the winning pitcher, Luis Carlos Méndez as well. The most valuable player trophy went to José María Pasos. Congratulations to the Rockies players, fans, and to the board of directors, Dr. José Antonio Javalera, Fernando Fernando, Óscar Mendoza, Eleazar Bajeca and Germán Montijo

Rotary Club Provides Clean Drinking Water to Schools Public school kids in Rocky Point, from elementary on up, will receive clean drinking water, courtesy of the hard work of the local Rotary Club. Ribbon cutting was done recently for a project that took 3 years to complete. The ceremony brought together the Local Rotary Club, it's sister club from Red Rock Utah, the local water utility (OOMAPAS), as well as Mayor Ernesto 'Kiko" Munro. Located on Luis Encinas, the facility was donated by the City in a 20 year lease arrangement. The local fire department provided a retrofitted fire truck to make the deliveries. All in all, the water

will benefit upwards of 25,000 students every year. An ongoing education program will present the importance of clean water to the community. Speaking for the local Rotary Club were Enrique Rodriquez, Eduardo Vallejo, Shandra Keesecker, and Oscar Palacio. The Rocky Point Rotary Club has been notable for accomplishing big things with it's small but dedicated membership. They have also done a lot of out reach to neighboring clubs in the US. The Club, with president Oscar Palacio, recently taking the reins from Shandra Keeshecker along with a new board of directors for this year, moves ahead into a new project being implemented internationally through the Rotary Club. The focus is on testing for and eliminating Hepatitis. Story by RockyPoint.com.

Rocky Point Has Been Used in Film for Many Years With all the press about the new movie being filmed in Puerto Peñasco, one would think that this was the first time that our area had been used in a major production but, in fact, our area has been used for many films and "novelas" for many years. Just a quick search reveals over 20 such productions. In the oldest reference that could be found quickly, the streets of Puerto Peñasco and the Pinacate Reserve were the setting for the telenovela film "El abuelo y yo" starring Ludwika Paleta, Gael García Bernal and Jorge Martínez de Hoyos in 1991? The telenovela was seen by millions of Mexican viewers.

Flights from Phoenix-Puerto Peñasco to Start in October Swift Air announces aerial connectivity to Puerto Peñasco, with a twice weekly Phoenix Puerto Peñasco flight route set to begin October 5th. Bruce Stratford, Swift President, explained flights will be on a typical commercial Boeing 737 with capacity for over 150 passengers, linking the Aeropuerto Internacional Mar de Cortés in Puerto Peñasco and Mesa Gateway Airport. The flights, geared toward corporate clients and tourism, will be operated much as a charter though similar to regular flights that offer flexibility to passengers. The flights will cut down travel time between Phoenix and Puerto Peñasco from over 3 hours by land to about 45 minutes by air.

Bottle Cap Collections Continue Through October The "Caps for Cancer" program continues and the Sonoran Resorts have receptacles in our sales offices, just off of each Sonoran Resorts lobby. These plastic bottle caps are traded for cancer treatments for kids. The program will run through the end of October so please continue to save your bottle caps and drop them off at your convenience. The plastic bottles are, of course, recyclable as well but this program only accepts the caps.

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TRAVELINFORMATION TOURIST ASSISTANCE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO REMEMBER

If you dispute any incident or infraction, need help or have questions, please go to the Police Station, located north of town. Pay any and all fines ONLY at the station. IF YOU ARE PULLED OVER ALWAYS: • Write down the Name of the Officer • And the Number on the back of the vehicle that pulled you over • Record the location you were pulled over and the exact time

POLICE EMERGENCIES

DIAL...066

Nationwide: from ANY PHONE. TelCel users can also dial *112 to go directly to the Peñasco Police Station

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REPORT ANY ATTEMPT OF BRIBES BY CALLING INTERNAL AFFAIRS AT 388-6552

YOU MUST FILE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT!

If you feel you have been wronged by an officer(s), you MUST make an official complaint so that the police department can take action. If they have no record of the incident, then they have no proof. Telling your friends and complaining to others will not get the problem solved - it only creates more problems and allows the officer to go on “doing business as usual”. File a complaint and save others the same grief you have gone through and make our city a better place.

DO NOT PAY OR OFFER TO PAY ANY OFFICER DIRECTLY WHEN PULLED OVER.

Passports are required for re-entry into the U.S. when travelling by vehicle into Mexico. You may also present a Passport Card, Enhanced Driver’s License, SENTRI or NEXXUS Cards when leaving Mexico. Children under the age of 16 need to present their Birth Certificate. This applies to any port of entry when driving into Mexico.

ABOUT PUERTO PEÑASCO Puerto Peñasco, also known as Rocky Point, is located in the State of Sonora on the Sea of Cortez. It is approz. 66 miles from the U.S. border at Lukeville, AZ and the Mexican border at Sonoyta, MX. Rocky Point is located within the “Free Zone”, so no vehicle permits are required for you to visit, but you will need your Passport or other ID (see above) to re-enter the United States. Rocky Point offers a variety of land and sea activities for every age and is very family oriented. It also offers a variety of dining and lodging choices as well as beach camping and RV Parks. Rocky Point is known for its warm weather, beautiful sunsets and gorgeous beaches. Relax and enjoy a day on the beach or at one of our many spas. Head out for a day of shoppingm to find everything from one-ofa-kind fine art to curious. Plan a day of golf on some of the most beautiful and challenging courses around. And when the sun has set, head out for some local night time entertainment.

DRIVING TO ROCKY POINT

COMING FROM PHOENIX

AIRLINE SERVICE & AIRPORTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Mar de Cortes International Airport (011-52-638) 383-6097 www.aeropuertomardecortes.com Airport Administrator: Alonso Dominguez Ruiz Libramiento Carretera Sonoyta-Caborca 71 Ejido Miramar, Colonia Miramar

PERSONAL AIRCRAFT To fly your own plane you must have your: pilots license, medical certificate, registration, air worthiness certificate, and Mexican airplane insurance.

You will take the old Ajo Hwy. (Hwy. 86), which will lead you through Sells and end at Why, AZ. At the stop sign take a left onto Hwy. 85 (at Why) and head to the border (see above). Gas stations, restrooms, ATM’s & convenience stores are located in Gila Bend, Ajo, Why and Lukeville. AZ before reaching the border.

COMING FROM CALIFORNIA

U.S. AIRPORTS (CLOSEST)

The Crossing at San Luis (south of Yuma, AZ) is the fastest and easiest point to cross. Head East on I-8 and take Hwy. 95 S towards Yuma. You will cross at San Luis Rio Colorado. Continue straight for a few blocks, turn left at the signal on to Ave. Obregon. That is the main road through San Luis. You will go all the way through town and see a sign for Puerto Peñasco and El Golfo de Santa Clara off to your right. Exit right at the bridge and follow the signs to Puerto Peñasco. Theres is a toll booth you will go through (currently $110 pesos). The road is smooth and free of potholes and has plenty of places to pass and pull over. Just outside of El Golfo, you will turn left onto the Coastal Highway (003) and follow that all the way to Rocky Point. Signs are clearly marked. Look on our facebook page for pictures of the signs, roadway, stops and scenery.

Phoenix, Tucson & Nogales, AZ

take you all the way to the U.S./Mexico border at Lukeville, AZ and Sonoyta, MX. The Maricopa Hwy. will lead you right into Gila Bend, exit left once you come to the stop sign and follow the above directions.

COMING FROM TUCSON

ENTERING MEXICO Hwy. 8 from the Lukeville border to Rocky Point is a good 2-lane road with plenty of emergency parking and places to pass. It is an open range (watch out for wildlife) and is patrolled by the highway police as well as the Green Angels (roadside assistance). Please see Crossing the Border in this section for more info.

YOU MUST HAVE MEXICAN VEHICLE INSURANCE...IT’S THE LAW A minimum of liability is required. Take either I-10 (west side) or the Maricopa Hwy. (east side). Take the Gila Bend/Mexico exit off of I-10 and head toward Gila Bend. Once you pass through Gila Bend you will exit onto Hwy. 85 (south) toward Ajo/Mexico. Hwy. 85 will

All parties are taken to the police station where you and your vehicle may be detained until restitution is made. If a minor is involved in an accident, the parents are responsible for the child. Parents must pay fines and/or restitution. Minors are usually detained but not jailed in non-death accidents or traffic violations. You need to file a police report and phone your Mexican insurance adjustor immediately in the event of an accident. You (most likely) will be held in jail if you are in an accident in which a death occurs.

GENERAL AIRPORT INFORMATION Airport ICAO ID: MMPE Location: 17 miles East of downtown Elevation: 88 ft. Mar de Cortes Radio Tower Frequency: 118.85 Website contains complete info. on Airport loanding, parking other fees Type of Services: RS: Int’l regular flights RFF Category: 7 Airport Coordinates: 31° 21’ 6.836” LN113° 18’ 19.44” LW Runway Center Runway Designation: 18-36 Runway 18 THR Elev.: 84 ft./Runway 36 Elev.: 88 ft. Airport Reference Number: 4D Runway Lengths: 8,100 ft. Airport Size: 1,482.6 Acres

All fines are to be paid at the main police station

PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED

ACCIDENTS CON’T

ACCIDENTS If you are involved in a (nondeath) accident in Mexico, you are considered at fault until proven otherwise.

BUS STATIONS (MEXICO) ABC (Auto Transportes de la Baja California) Located on Constitucion, just N of the signal at Blvd. Benito Juarez Albatros - Phone: 388-0888 E side of Benito Juarez, N of the Stadium Norte de Sonora - Phone: 383-3640 E side of Blvd. Benito Juarez, S of No. Releccion (Calle 26) and N of Pemex

FOR U.S. - SEE SHUTTLE SERVICES

CAR RENTALS Some major rental companies do permit their vehicles to be driven into Mexico. Call their AZ offices directly instead of their national offices. You may be required to carry their Mexican insurance. Mexico law requires that you must carry a minimum of liability insurance. Arizona (Phoenix Area) Enterprise, Advantage, Dollar, Saban’s Puerto Peñasco (from the U.S. dial 011-52-638) Alamo Rent A Car 102-0277 Bufalo 388-9999 M.G. Rentals 383-3814 Pro Rent-A-Car 388-5823 Rio Car Rental 383-8181 The Point Rent-A-Car 388-5823

CONSULATES MEXICAN CONSULATES Tucson: 3915 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711 (520) 882-5595 • Mon.-Fri. 8 AM - 2 PM Phoenix: P 320 E McDowell Rd Ste 320 Phoenix, AZ 85004 • (602) 242-7398 Nogales: 480 Grand Ave., 89562 • (520) 287-3175 Douglas: 541 10th St., 85607 • (520) 364-3107 U.S. CONSULATES Nogales, Mexico from Mexico (01-631) 311-8150 Fax: (01-631) 313-4652 from the U.S. (011-52-631) 311-8150 Fax: (011-52-631) 313-4652 http://travel.state.gov Email: NogalesASC@state.gov What the Consulate CAN DO if you are arrested in Mexico • Visit you in jail after your arrest • Provide you a list of local attorneys • Inform you of judicial procedures • Notify family and friends • Relay requests for aid or monetary support • Protest abuse/mistreatment to authorities What the Consulate CANNOT DO if you are arrested in Mexico • Demand your immediate release • Get you out of jail or out of the country • Pay legal fees w/U.S. Government money • Pay fines w/U.S. Government money

CONTRALORIA SONOYTA Dear traveler, when crossing the border of Sonoyta, Sonora you suffer any abuse by any police authority, make sure to file a Complaint. The Mayor’s office is here to help with any problem you may have, make sure to contact us to: (651) 512-1172 or ( 651) 100-9530 or email contraloriasocialsonoyta@hotmail.com We are available 24 /7, every day of the week.

CROSSING THE BORDER CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM

Arizona (Lukeville) Border Mexico (Sonoyta) Border As soon as you pass the chainlink fence, you are entering into Mexico. There are two lanes going into Mexico. Wait for the vehicle ahead of you to pass all the way through the lane before proceeding. VEHICLE INSPECTION There are two means of inspection: 1) Fiscal Traffic Light Nothing to declare/items under allowed limit

2) Integral Inspection

Voluntary declaration/items over allowed limit

As you cross the Mexican Border there are two narrow lanes with a (traffic) light at the end of the lane. As you proceed ahead, the light will flash RED (alto - stop) or GREEN (pase - go). 1) FISCAL TRAFFIC LIGHT STOP (alto) - RED LIGHT If the light turns red you will pull off to the left where an officer will ask you some questions such as where you are going, how long you are staying, and what you are bringing into Mexico. The officer will most likely look through your vehicle and belongings. Do not leave your vehicle unattended and do accompany the officer during his search. If you incur any problems be sure to get the name and badge number of the officer. GO (pase) - GREEN LIGHT If you get the green light you can pass through without any inspection. Please note that you still may be pulled over and inspected even if you get the green light. 2) INTEGRAL INSPECTION This is the voluntary request for the examination of your articles, if you have items to declare which exceed your allowed

limits. Before you enter the lanes to cross into Mexico, you will pull off to your left and park in the assigned spaces against the chainlink fence. You will need to go to the small building, which sits in the middle of the two lanes, and tell the officer what items you have to declare and the value of each item. When you are finished filling out the form, the import tax (impuestos) will be assessed and you will be handed two forms to take to the bank and pay. (The bank is at the side of the brick building, past the fountain.) If it is after hours, you will pay your impuestos to the agent who will stamp your form and issue you a receipt. An agent may want to come and inspect your load. The taxes you pay are in pesos and you can now pay with a credit card (they will accept dollars) and are to be paid directly to the bank and you will be issued a receipt. You will need that receipt to cross the border. (If you are pulled over by Aduana after leaving the border, you will need the receipt as proof of payment.) After you have paid your taxes, you will need to cross the border and go through the Fiscal Traffic Light. If you get the red light you will need to pull over and show your receipt to the officer. If you come through the fiscal traffic light, and merchandise is found, which was not declared, you could have to pay a fine of 4x the commercial value of the articles plus your vehicle and belongings may be seized. If you choose the Integral Inspection the fine will be 1½x the value. In both cases you forfeit the right to the tax exemption. Your vehicle and personal belongings can be confiscated if you do not stop and declare merchandise over your limit allowed by Mexican Law.

DUTY FREE ITEMS You are allowed $300 USD tax free in new merchandise per person. Merchandise must be in same vehicle as person(s) declaring. The following is a list of items which you may bring into Mexico tax free. • Items for personal use such as clothing, shoes and toiletries according to the length of your stay. • 1 photographic or motion video camera, including a power source and rolls of film or video cassettes. (No professional equipment.) • Books and magazines. • 1 used sports article or piece of equipment for individual use. • 1 carton of cigarrettes. • 3 liters (approx. 3 quarts) of wine, alcohol, beer, etc. if the passenger is an adult. You may import an additional 2 liters and pay the corresponding tax. • Medicine for personal use (with your prescription). • Suitcases to transport your items.

If you are legally a resident of another country, in addition to the items listed, you may also bring the following items: • Binoculars • Camping equipment • Portable television, radio and 20 cds • Laptop computer • 5 used toys if the passenger is a child • Fishing tackle • Pair of skis • 2 tennis rackets • A non-motorized boat up to 5½ meters in length or a surfboard with or without a sail

If you are traveling by a camper, trailer, motorhome you may also bring in: • VCR • Bicycle with or without a motor • Household linens • Kitchen utensils • Livingroom & bedroom furniture You may import additional merchandise valued up to $1,000 per vehicle by paying the corresponding tax without the intervention of a customs broker. Over $1,000 USD requires a broker, which are located just across the border.

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TRAVELINFORMATION FIREARMS & DRUGS Firearms, illegal drugs and ammunition are NOT allowed into Mexico. Hunters may bring their firearm with the proper paperwork/ clearance. Possession carries a pentalty of 5 to 30 years.

IMPORTING You are allowed to bring in $300 USD per person worth of new merchandise - this does not include your personal items such as clothing, toiletries, etc. If you have new merchandise in excess of $300 per person you will need to declare your items and pay the impuestos (taxes) before crossing into Mexico. You may import up to $1,000 USD in new merchandise per vehicle without the assistance of a Customs Broker. To declare items you are bringing into Mexico, turn left as you cross the border, just beyond the chainlink fence. Park in the designated spot and go into the Aduana Building in the middle of the two lanes. See Crossing the Border for more information on declaring merchandise. If your merchandise totals more than $1,000 USD per vehicle, you will need the assistance of a customs broker. Customs brokers are located on the Mexican side of the border. Park on the U.S. side and walk across to one of their offices. Customs Brokers in Sonoyta, Mex. Agencia Ibarrola (011-52-651) 512-1878 Aserco Imp. (011-52-651) 512-0009 MultiServicios Sinaloa (011-52-651) 512-1593 or 1599

INSURANCE Medical Insurance Family or personal trip/ vacation medical insurance can be purchased by some providers in the U.S. Check your existing policy to see what coverage is offered while visiting Mexico. Most clinics in Rocky Point do not accept U.S. insurance as payment. Vehicle Insurance Mexican Law states that you MUST HAVE MEXICAN INSURANCE while driving in Mexico. A minimum of liability is required though full coverage is recommended. You can insure your driver’s license if driving a buggy, quad, rail, etc., but the vehicle cannot be insured for theft. If your vehicle is stolen, you must immediately file a local, federal (state) and U.S. police report. The insurance companies usually pay low blue book and extras such as rims, tires, stereo, etc. are not covered. Most U.S. policies ARE NOT recognized in Mexico. You may purchase insurance over the internet, phone, mail or stop at a number of places on your way to Rocky Point. Look in this issue for Mexican Insurance.

MILEAGE FROM ROCKY POINT TO Agua Prieta, Mexico......345 miles Ajo, Arizona......................................90 miles Caborca, Mexico.............................154 miles Ciudad Obregon, Mexico...............491 miles Guaymas, Mexico...........................408 miles Hermosillo, Mexico........................321 miles

Kino Bay, Mexico............................393 miles Las Vegas, Nevada..........................514 miles Los Angeles, California...................540 miles Lukeville, Arizona..............................66 miles Nogales, Mexico.............................287 miles Phoenix, Arizona............................217 miles San Carlos, Mexico.........................407 miles San Diego, California......................366 miles Santa Ana, Mexico.........................217 miles Sonoyta, Mexico..............................62 miles Tucson, Arizona..............................208 miles Yuma, Arizona................................260 miles Coastal Highway 003

This highway will run from Baja, California through Rocky Point to San Carlos. It is completed from El Golfo de Santa Clara to Rocky Point and from El Desemboque to Puerto Libertdad. Southern California visitors will be able to cut their driving time by using this beautiful, safe new highway! It is a nice, wide, 2-lane highway with rest stops, plenty of passing and wide shoulders for emergencies. See Driving to Puerto Peñasco at the beginning of this section.

PETS Only domestic animals (dogs & cats) are permitted into Mexico and you are allowed only two (2) animals per vehicle. You need to carry a copy of your pet’s current rabies vaccination certificate as you may be asked for it as you cross the border. Mexico has many stray animals roaming the streets so please keep an eye on your pet. Many pets are lost in Rocky Point each year due to unfamiliar surroundings and firework noise. If your animal is lost while visiting Rocky Point, we have found the best thing to do is scour the area where he/she was last seen. You can also pass out flyers to taxi drivers and water truck delivery men and post them all over town. Putting an announcement on the local AM and FM radio stations are also a good idea. Be sure you have a collar and tag on your animal as well as a current photo. Contrary to popular belief, your pet is not welcome at most establishments, especially where food is served. Please check with the staff before bringing your pet inside as the business can be fined for health violations.

RE-ENTERING THE UNITED STATES CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM Have your I.D. or Passport ready Bureau of Customs and Border Protection PO Box C, Lukeville, AZ 85341 (520) 387-5671, Fax: (520) 387-5309 Passports

On June 1st, 2009, U.S. Citizens reentering the United States (via vehicle) from Mexico will be required to show their Passport, Passport Card, Enhanced Driver’s License, NEXXUS or SENTRI card. Everyone in the vehicle needs to provide one of the above forms if identificaton. Parents bringing their babies, who have not received their official birth certificate, may bring the temporary one issued by the hospital. Children 16 and under will be required to show a copy of their birth certificate. Wait Times Traffic is greatly increased during holiday and busy weekends. Please plan your trip accordingly. A good idea is to arrive a day early, and stay a day later. You can check border wait times on the internet at http://apps.cbp.gov/bwt Permitted Items 100 cigars, 200 cigarettes 1 liter (39.8 fl. oz.) of alcohol, per person, 21 yrs. or older. You are NOT permitted, at the Lukeville Port of Entry, to pay duty and import additional alcohol. This is a Pima County law, not an Arizona or U.S. state law, so check with the individual border crossing. Fruits and Vegetables: bananas, blackberries, cactus fruits, dates, dewberries, grapes, lychees, melons, papayas, pineapples, and strawberries. (Most citrus such as oranges and grapefruit are NOT permitted.) Vegetables are permitted, except for those on the prohibited list. Okra, however, is subject to certain restrictions. Nuts: acorns, almonds, cocoa beans, chestnuts, coconuts (without husks or milk), peanuts, pecans, pinons (pinenuts), tamarind beans, walnuts and waternuts. Seafood: 50 lbs. of fish or shrimp per vehicle. Avoid customs penalties by declaring all articles acquired in Mexico, and in your possession at the time of your reentry into the United States. If in doubt whether an article should be declared, always declare it first to the Customs Officer on duty. If you understate the value of an article you declare, you may have to pay a penalty in addition to the payment of duty. If you fail to declare an article, acquired in Mexico, not only is the item subject to seizure, but you will be liable for a personal penalty. You are entitled to a $800 exemption in a 30 day period. Articles totaling $800 may be entered free of duty, subject to limitations on liquor, cigarettes & cigars. Prohibited Items Agricultural items are prohibited if they can carry plant pests or animal diseases. Cuban Cigars Medicine requires a prescription, carry a copy of your U.S. prescription with you. Fruits and Vegetables: sugarcane, potatoes, Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, and yams. (Exceptions: Cooked potatoes and avocados without seeds, except in California.) Plants, Seeds and Soil: plants and seeds require special permits. Soil and some plants are prohibited. Check in advance with agricultural inspectors. (Exception: some dried plant parts for medicinal purposes are permitted.) Meat and Game: pork, raw and cooked, including sausages, cold cuts, skins, and pork tacos is prohibited. (Exceptions: shelf-stable, canned pork and hardcooked pork skins (cracklings) are permitted.) Poultry: raw meat from both domesticated and game fowl is prohibited. (Exception: thoroughly cooked poultry is permitted.) Eggs: prohibited. (Exceptions: boiled and cooked eggs are permitted.) Game: check with agricultural inspectors in advance.

Live Birds: wild and domesticated birds, including poultry are prohibited. To import personally owned pet birds, contact agricultural inspectors in advance. Straw: generally prohibited. This includes wheat straw, seeds, animal feed, and all articles made from this material. In addition to the excepted items listed above, many agricultural items are permitted if they pass inspection to be sure they are free of pests, soil and sand.

SHUTTLE SERVICES Daily shuttle service is available from the Phoenix and Tucson areas to Rocky Point and cities inbetween. Please contact the companies directly for their schedules and rates. If you need door to door service, clarify that they offer that service and if you need to be picked up at the airport make sure that the shuttle has a permit to pick up passengers at the airport. Head Out to Rocky Point Phone (602) 971-0166 www.headouttorockypoint.com Nena’s Transportation 388-7089 or (602) 442-6802 Located on Benito Juarez, N of the Baseball Stadium by Coffee Point Transportes Superior 383-3640 Calle Lazaro Cardenas, Esq. Benito Juarez Bus Station TNS/Estrella Blanca Sonoyta: Across the border on the west side of the street. 01-651-512-3374 At the Bus Station: 01-651-512-0784 Phoenix: 29th & VanBuren: 602-455-9522 Tucson Sonoran Express (520) 954-2556 www.TucsonSonoranExpress.com

SPEED LIMITS SPEED LIMITS FOR PUERTO PEÑASCO STREETS 10 KPH / 6 MPH in School Zones 30 KPH / 18 MPH on City Streets 60 KPH / 37 MPH on any Blvd., unless posted ortherwise 60 KPH / 37 MPH on the Resort Rd, from Playa Bonita to Cholla Bay

TRAVEL BEYOND THE FREE ZONE Puerto Peñasco is located in the Free Zone, where you do not need vehicle/tourist visas to visit. If you plan to travel beyond the Free Zone you will need the following: FMT (personal tourist visa) and your vehicle permit if you plan to drive. Personal Visa (FMT) Available at the I m m i g rat i o n Office in Sonoyta, on your right as you cross the border. They are open from 8:00 AM until Midnight. You will need to bring your birth certificate and/or valid driver’s license. You can either park on the U.S. side and walk across or you can go through the border and park. You will need to show your ID and fill out the necessary paperwork (it is in English and Spanish). Once you have filled out the paperwork you will take it over to Banca Serfin, pay approx. $195 pesos (per person) and return to the office to give them a copy.

At this time you cannot obtain your FMT in Peñasco, but the Immigration office can stamp your FM3 or FM2 for travel beyond the free zone. If you are flying into the airport you can obtain your FMT when you arrive at the Peñasco airport. By law, anyone who stays in Mexico for more than 72 hours, is required to have an FMT, whether you stay within the Free Zone or not. Automobile Visa The Free Zone covers most of Sonora, but if you plan to drive past Guaymas, Sonora, you will need to obtain a permit for your vehicle. This can be done in San Emeterio, about 20 miles south of Sonoyta on Hwy 2 or at the check point outside of Guaymas. The cost for this permit is approx. $44 dlls. You cannot get a permit in Rocky Point. You will need the original and 3 copies of: • Registration, Title and the valid driver’s license of the vehicle owner • Credit card in the vehicle owner’s name • FMT, FM3, FM2, Passport or birth certificate • Leasing contract (if the vehicle is rented or leased), which must be in the name of the person importing the vehicle. If the vehicle belongs to a company, the papers certifying the employee works for the company. If you do not have a credit card you can post a bond payable to the Federal Treasury issued by an authorized bonding company in Mexico. As an alternative to posting bond you may make a cash deposit at Banco del Ejercito in an amount equal to the value according to the “Table of Vehicle Values for Bonding Companies.” At Banco del Ejercito your credit card will be charged approx. $30 USD. A cash deposit will also be accepted if you do not have a credit card. Your deposit plus any interest will be returned to you when you leave Mexico. You may choose to obtain a bond through an authorized Mexican bonding company located at all border crossings. The bonding company also assess taxes and processing costs for this service. The vehicle permit is good for 6 months and for any type of vehicle weighing under 3 tons. When departing Mexico, and if you are not planning to drive the vehicle back into Mexico, the permit must be canceled with Customs. If your car is found in Mexico, beyond the Free Zone, and beyond the authorized time, or without the appropriate papers, it will be confiscated. Always carry the importation permit with you when driving your vehicle into Mexico. Take it with you when you exit the vehicle - do not leave this document in your car. Make a copy and leave a copy in the car - same with your insurance. The sale, abandonment or use of the vehicle for financial gain, a criminal act, etc. will result in its confiscation. The vehicle may be driven by the spouse or adult children as long as they have the same immigration status. It is a good idea to get a notarized document, if you are driving a vehicle beyond the free zone that is not registered in your name, nor the owner is in the vehicle. It should simply state that the owner has given you permission to drive the vehicle, you may want to include the make, model, year, color and VIN number. The Rocky Point Times Newspaper strives to keep the information up-to-date. Laws, rules and info. change constantly, so if you notice an error, or have additional info., please let us know so that we may change the info. Contact us with questions or corrections at rockypointtimes@ yahoo.com or phone (480) 4636255 or local 383-6325.

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GENERALINFORMATION ATV’s ATV’S ARE NOT PERMITTED ON CITY BEACHES Please follow these rules when riding ATV’s in Rocky Point. • Helmets mandatory • Only 2 persons per ATV • No riding after dark • Driver’s must be 16 yrs. of age • Do not race, jump, do wheelies, etc. • Do not drink and drive DO NOT RIDE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS Main Blvd. Benito Juarez Blvd. Fremont or in the Old Port

You will be fined if riding in these areas. Fines are to be paid only at the police station.

$$ BANKING & MONEY $$ Typical Bank Hours Mon.-Fri. open 8:30 or 9 AM, close 4 or 5 PM Saturday 9 or 10 AM - 2 PM Banks do not offer Safety Deposit Boxes BANKS IN PUERTO PEÑASCO BANAMEX Sucursal Pinacate Blvd. Benito Juárez & Campeche 383-3943 or 383-4830 Blvd. Benito Juárez & Blvd. López Portillo 388-5842 or 388-5844 BANCOMER 383-2947 or 383-2430 Blvd. Benito Juárez & V. Estrella and in Plaza Fremont BANORTE 383-5955 • Blvd. Benito Juárez 388-6901 • Blvd. Fremont & Sinaloa SANTANDER SERFIN 383-2091 or 383-4288 Blvd. Benito Juárez & Calle 13 Hwy. 85, north of town ATM MACHINES ATM’s are located at the banks and have 24 hr. access. They give pesos only. The only one that gives dollars is the Banorte ATM on Fremont. When the machine prompts Pesos? Dollars? you must select pesos or your transaction will be aborted. There are U.S. ATM machines in Ajo, Why and Lukeville, AZ. CHECKS & CREDIT CARDS Most merchants do not accept U.S. checks and they are not cashable at banks or money exchanges. Some merchants do accept credit cards, but check first and ask if there is an additional charge. MONEY EXCHANGE All merchants accept USD. If you would like to exchange your dollars into pesos you can do so at one of the banks or at the money exchanges. Depending on the exchange rate, sometimes you are better off paying in USD or pesos, you will have to do the math. TRAVELERS CHECKS Travelers Checks are accepted by some merchants, but are not cashable at any bank in Puerto Peñasco. U.S. BANKS Closest U.S. bank to Puerto Peñasco National Bank 101 La Mina Avenue, Ajo, AZ 85321 (520) 387-2200 Mon.-Thurs. 9-4, Fri. 9-5

They do not exchange pesos or Canadian $

WIRE SERVICE You can send money to a person in Rocky Point, from the U.S., by using MoneyGram or Western Union. MoneyGram transfers are picked up at Coppel Department Store on Ave. Constitucion (across from Super Ley grocery store). It must say Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico and the receipent must have a driver’s license or a passport and the transaction number to retrieve the money. Western Union transfers may be picked up at the local post office during business hours, must show proof of ID. You cannot wire money to a bank for someone who does not have an account.

CHURCHES 7th Day Adventist Church Pastor Jose Luis Perez Perez Ave. Sinaloa (between Alberto Lizárraga & Gregorio Escalante) Tel: (638) 383-6760 Cel: (638) 100-6602 Worship Saturday 9:30am 2nd Location in Nuevo Peñasco Corner of 51st Ave & Aquiles Serdan (East side of Town) Adonai Comunidad Cristiana Lucero Viuda de Morúa #257 between López Mateos & Healy Col. Luis Donaldo Colosio Tel. 638.383.3865 www.adonaicc.net Assembly of God 383-3364 Ave. Luis Encinas & 27th Street Apostolic Church Constitucion Ave. & 15th Street Good Samaritan Callejon 25 and Ave. 65 (N. of Lazaro Cardenas) (638) 112-7035 Sunday Service 10:30 am Grupo Unidad Cristianos de Peñasco Pastor Ernesto Portugal 383-2240 North on Benito Juarez to Simon Morua, turn right (east), 1 blk. past Ace Hardware, turn right, church is on your left before Melchor Ocampo. English Headphone available Sunday Services 9:30am-11:15 & 11:30-1:30 Thursday: 7:30 - 9:00pm Church office hours Monday - Friday 9:30am to 2:00pm Peñasco Christian Fellowship 383-4513 ask for Stan or Becky Tedrow On Melchor Ocampo, 1/2 blk. E. of Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez. Bilingual Services Sunday Services: 10am and 11:15am Wednesday Services: 7:00pm Family of God Christian Fellowship Non-Denominational Worship Services 383-3480 Blvd. Costero N 2000A, Fracc. Las Palomas English Services, Everyone Welcome Spanish Translation Offered Sunday Services: 9:00am Iglesia Sagrado Corazon de Jesus (Sacred Heart Church) Paseo V. Estrella in Old Port. Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 388-6244 Stadium road, on the left side just before Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez, behind COFESA Sunday-English 9:30AM Mormon Church 18th St & Cuauhtémoc Ave Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe 383-2959 Calle 20 Simon Morua Sunday Services: 8:00 am and 10:00 am 1:00 pm, 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm Rocky Point Bible Church Iglesia Ev. Nuevo Nacimiento Pastor Manuel Agundez Blvd. Samuel Ocaña between San Luis and Guillermo Prieto Services in Spanish, but many English speaking groups attend to translate Services Sunday and Wednesday and Bible Study Groups Children’s Ministry every Saturday in Colonia Nueva Good News Club with Esperanza de Vida San Francisco Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Sunday Service: 11:00 am San Jose Mission Church Bilingual Catholic Mass offered every Sunday at 8 a.m. at San Jose’ Church in La Cholla/Cholla Bay. Everyone is welcome.

San Judas Tadeo near old Cholla Bay Road Sunday Services: 5:00 pm San Martin de Porres Ave. Luis Encinas Sunday Services: 9:00 am Templo La Hermosa 383-7130 Pastor Carlos Gracian Located next to the new cemetery Sunday Services: 10:00 am WEDDINGS: You need the proper documentation to be legally married in Mexico. Please see the “Weddings” section for more information

EMERGENCIES Puerto Peñasco’s hospitals and clinics handle a variety of emergency and nonemergency situations. Most visitors visit one of the Clinics (listed below) or the Red Cross for emergency services. Ground and air ambulance transport services are available. CLINICS Clínica Santa Fe Simón Morúa, 2nd corner off of Blvd. Benito Juárez English speaking doctors Lab on site, X-rays 383-2447 or 383-4040 Clínica San Jose 383-5121 English Speaking Doctors Blvd. Benito Juarez Clínica Santa Isabel (Maternity) 383-3645 Puerto Peñasco Clínica Santa María 383-2440 Puerto Peñasco CLOSEST U.S. CLINIC Desert Senita Health Center 401 Malcate, Ajo, AZ 85321 Off main blvd. at curve, N of the bank (520) 387-5651 CRUZ ROJA (RED CROSS) EMERGENCY DIAL 065 383-2266 Cruz Roja Mexicana Services are absolutely free 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week Red Cross does not receive any funding and operate solely on donations. Your contributions will be welcome at any time in their office on Blvd Fremont or stop when you see them on your way into town. Red Cross has Technicians and Instructors available in case of a disaster in Puerto Peñasco. They treat non-life threatening wounds and can prepare patients for ground or air ambulance service to U.S. OTHER IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS dialed from Mexico AIR AMBULANCE SERVICE AirEvac......................001-880-321-9522 Sky Med...................001-866-805-9624 CLINICS...............see Clincs on this page HOSPITALS Community...............................383-4566 IMSS..........................................383-5186 EMERGENCY NUMBERS WHEN IN DOUBT DIAL 066 Electric dial...071 Fire Department dial...068 Marine Rescue dial...462,627 or 767 VHF Channel 26 is monitored by CBSC Police dial...060 WHEN IN DOUBT DIAL 911 or 066

FIRST AID Scorpion Stings First aid for any scorpion sting should involve cooling the wound, which allows the body to more easily break down the molecular structure of the venom. Cooling also reduces pain. Use ice or cool running water if available. On a warm night, a wet compress will help. Keep the victim calm and still. Panic and activity speed up the venom’s spread. Symptoms may include heavy sweating, difficulty swallowing, blurred vision, loss of bowel control, jerky muscular reflexes, and respiratory distress. These serious signs are cause for quick evacuation to a medical facility. Antitoxins are available in many areas where dangerous scorpions live. The doctors, clinics and Red Cross are experts at treating stings. Snake Bites Yes! We do have snakes in Puerto Peñasco. Not usually found in city areas. If you are bitten by a rattlesnake, or any other kind of venmous snake, seek medical attention immediately. Anti-venom is available here in Peñasco. Jellyfish They are usually bright blue and are present in our waters during June, July and August, although they are sometimes hard to see because of the clarity of the water. Some years we have a few, and other years we have tons. In some beach communities, you will find far less than others. A good test to see if they are present, is to look along the tidelines for any that have washed ashore if they’re up there then there’s a pretty good chance they’re in the water. Use caution when walking barefoot on the beach or digging through the sand with your hands, they can still sting you (I know from experience). If you are stung, get to a doctor or the Red Cross immediately for treatment. Stingray Stings Our Rocky Point doctors, clinics and Red Cross are well adept at treating stings. The best way to avoid a sting is by doing the “stingray shuffle!” To avoid stepping on a ray, shuffle your feet slowly as you move through the surf to scare the rays away. Round stingrays are very good at burying in the sand and will remain buried even as you approach. By shuffling your feet you will brush against them and they will scurry away. If you walk through the water as you normally do you will most likely step square on the back of them which causes their barbed tail to come up and sting you. Be extra careful in area where the sediment is silty/sand or where the water is particularly warm. What do you do if you get stung by a ray? Get out of the water and head to the nearest doctor. If you are stranded out where these facilities are not available follow these steps and seek medical attention as soon as you can. First, let the wound bleed - this will allow any toxins entered with the barb to get out. Next, immerse the wound in hot water, as hot as the patient can stand for approximately 45 minutes: This denatures the protein toxin and relieves a majority of the pain. Then treat wound as any other puncture wound or cut, keep clean and bandage: This reduces the chance of infection, promotes healing. If pain or bleeding persists, if wound is large or if patient shows signs of an allergic reaction, see a doctor immediately! If you are staying at a resort go to the desk or convenience store - they may have a first aid kit with a treatment.

FISHING & BOATING PERSONAL WATERCRAFT You do not need to obtain a boat permit for your persona watercraft. However, if you plan to fish from your boat, each person fishing must have a fishing license which can be purchased here in Puerto Peñasco. As with vehicles, it is a good idea to carry two copies of your title and registration for your watercraft and trailer. DO NOT BRING THE ORIGINALS! One copy should be kept on your boat/watercraft and the other shoud be carried on your person or put in a safe location during your stay. FISHING PERMITS You MUST have a fishing license for everyone onboard a boat, even if they are not fishing, permits are checked. You do not need a permit if you are fishing from the shore. Permits can be obtained locally at the Capitania de Puerto, M-F, 8AM to 3PM or at the Mexican Consulate in Phoenix. Fishing Permit Rates (approx.) Pesos Daily - $106.00; Weekly - $220.00 Monthly - $315.00; Yearly - $410.00 CHARTERS Many charter boats and pangas are available for hire by the hour/half-day/ day, or organized trip. We do not have any companies that rent boats for your personal use. Charter boats are located all over town and at the docks and on your way into Old Port (right hand side) as well as at Safe Marina and in Cholla Bay. Reputable charters are always the best choice. Please make sure there is enough safety gear on the boat for all persons in your party and that the captain has a marine radio in the event of an emergency. Fishing en Peñasco: Seasonal Fishing Calendar FISH JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Trigger Fish Corvina Dolphin Fish Dorado Flounder Grouper Mackeral Pinto Bass Pompano Red Snapper Rock Bass Sea Bass Sea Trout Sierra Skipjack Yellowtail

FISHING & BOATING CON’T SEASONAL FISHING Spring: March, April, May Yellowtail, Grouper, Snapper, Whitefish, Pinto and Bass Summer: June, July, August Sailfish, Dolphin Fish, Marlin, Skipjack, Sierra Fall: September, October, November Sailfish, Dolphin Fish, Marlin, Skipjack, Sierra Winter: December, January, February Yellowtail, Grouper, Pinto Bass, Snapper

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GENERALINFORMATION FM3 & IMMIGRATION IMMIGRATION OFFICE Open Mon.-Fri. 8:00AM - 12:00NOON (011-52-638) 383-2526 For more info on how to obtain your Visitor or Permanent Resident Visa go to http://www.inm.gob.mx/ index.php and click on the English tab, or you can go directly to the Immigration Office and they will be happy to help you. The office is located on Blvd. Fremont at Fremont Plaza, across from Banorte. There are many companies and individuals which can assist you with your immigration paperwork, please look in our Classified Section, under “Services” for suggestions.

GREEN ANGELS Angeles Verdes EMERGENCY DIAL 078 The Green Angels patrol the highway (Hwy. 8) from Puerto Peñasco to Sonoyta offering free roadside assistance to vehicles experiencing mechanical problems. Their trucks are green and white and clearly marked. They are on patrol from sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week. What to do if you need help? If you need assistance on the highway, whether it be a broken fan belt, blown tire or empty gas tank, pull over to the side of the road and lift the hood of your vehicle. If it is at night, please use your flashers for safety and always move as far away from the highway as you can to avoid accidents. Lifting your hood signals the Green Angels, as well as other helpful travellers, that you are in distress and in need of help. The Green Angels do not charge for their mechanical services, but you will need to pay for your own auto parts, gas, oil, etc. The Green Angels offer the following services: Aide in the event of an accident Emergency radio communication Mechanical assistance Tourist Information

INTERNET SERVICE & WIFI There are many internet cafes where you can check your email or surf the net. Some have computer stations and some offer WiFi. Most of the larger RV parks, hotels and condos have wireless and/or computer centers for your use. Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex) offers Prodigy internet service for land lines.

LATITUDE & LONGITUDE

Latitude - 31°, 19 minutes N Longitude - 113°, 32 min. W Bird Island: 31°, 01.31 min., N by 113°, 14.93 min. W

MAIL SERVICES

Puerto Peñasco Post Office (011-52-638) 383-2350 Monday - Friday 8:00 am-6:00 pm Money Wires, Telegrams & Mail Located just off Blvd. Fremont next to Twin Dolphins. The post office does not offer U.S. postal services. To send a letter in Mexico, you need a Mexican stamp, which can be purchased at the post office. They do not sell U.S. stamps. You may receive mail at your residence, however it takes approx. 2-4 weeks to arrive and the system is not terribly reliable. U.S. MAIL DELIVERY TO ROCKY POINT Burrito Express U.S. mail dropoff and pick-up service from Peñasco to Lukeville. U.S. POST OFFICE Phone/Fax: (520) 387-6364 Located at the Lukeville border in AZ,

approx. 66 miles from Rocky Point. PO boxes and General Delivery available. Window Service: 8AM-12:30PM, 1-4PM M-F General Delivery Available free for a max. of 30 days. You must show ID at the post office and fill out a form. You are the ONLY one who can pick up your GD mail. PO boxes are available, approx. $22/6-mo. Post office will need 2 forms of ID and you will be required to fill out an application. Boxes are located in the post office and in the General Store.

METRIC EQUIVALENTS

Equivalents for Length 1” = 2.5 cm 6” = (1/2 ft.) = 15 cm 12” = (1 ft.) = 30 cm 36” = (3 ft.) = 90 cm 40” = 100 cm (1 meter) To convert ounces to grams, multiply the number of ounces by 30. Equivalents for Weight 1 ounce = 1/16 lb. = 30g 4 ounces = 1/4 lb. = 120g 8 ounces = 1/2 lb. = 240g 12 ounces = 3/4 lb. = 360g 16 ounces = 1 lb. = 480g Equivalents for Liquid Measurements 1/4 tsp = 1 ml 1/2 tsp = 2 ml 1 tsp = 5 ml 2 tbls = 1/8 cup = 1 fl. oz = 30 ml 4 tbls = 1/4 cup = 2 fl. oz = 60 ml 8 tbsl = 1/2 cup = 4 fl. oz = 120 ml 12 tbls = 3/4 cup = 6 fl. oz = 180 ml 1 Pint = 2 cups = 16 fl. oz = 480 ml 1 Quart = 4 cups = 32 fl. oz = 960 ml Gallons to pints x 8 1 US gallon = 3.78541178 liters Gallons to liters x 3.785 Gallons to quarts x 4

NOTARY PUBLICS (NOTARIOS) The Mexican Notario is a highly specialized lawyer authorized by the Mexican Government. They intervene in civil and commercial business. Your best interest is supposed to be the Notario Publico’s main concern. They give judicial advisement according to Mexican Law and their authority exceeds that of a lawyer and is similar to that of an arbitrator in the U.S. You should consult a Notario when: buying or selling property, foreign Investments, inheritance, wills, mortgages, contracts, private contracts, financial operations, credit titles, arbitration, bank trusts, etc. You should consult a Notary Public (Notario Publico) in Mexico before signing any contract or legal document.

NOTARIO PUBLICOS Lic. Jesus Armando Ramirez Islas Prolongacion Coahuila No. 10 (next to post office) U.S. Toll Free (877) 832-8554 383-5460, Fax 383-5005 PO Box 100, Lukeville, AZ 85341 Lic. René Osvaldo Ortega Felix Ave. Alcantar in the Old Port 383-2006 Notary Publics in Sonoyta Lic. Fco. Javier Manzo Taylor from Mexico (01-651) 512-1747

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE Reserva de la Biosfera de El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar The Pinacate Biosphere Reserve is home to some of the world’s largest volcanic craters and is one of the most pristine and diverse areas in the Sonoran Desert. It has a large variety of plant and wildlife species that inhabit this sometimes hostile area. In the winter, you may see snow on the Pinacates. And in the summer, temperatures soar well over 110°. U.S. astronauts trained for their lunar landing mission in this area as the terrain mimics that found on the moon.

You can take a day trip and explore the Pinacate area and volcanic craters by vehicle, camp overnight (in designated) areas, walk or hike. You must register at the entrance to the Reserve (located in

Nayarit, approx. 20 miles N of Rocky Point). This will allow Biosphere personnel to make sure you are safe at all times.

• Speed Limit: 25 MPH • Terrain/Roads: Dirt, desert • Watch out for flora and fauna • Do not leave the road in your vehicle • Take enough drinking water with you • Respect all signs on roads and trails • Do not remove or damage plants, rocks, wood, animals or artifacts • Take all trash and waste with you • Do not enter the region from any unauthorized access road

CAMPING & CAMPSITES Red Cone, El Tecolote, Backcountry areas INTERPRETATIVE TRAILS El Elegante Crater Trail 1.2 mile linear trail Walk 0.6 miles on the border of El Elegante crater. Terrain is mostly flat. Mayo Cone Trail 1.2 mile linear trail Located in El Tecolote camping area Walk 0.6 miles to the top of Mayo Cone. You will climb 344 ft. to the top. This hike is rated as a medium difficulty trail.

RV PARKS DRY CAMPING There are a few places to dry camp on the beach north and south of Rocky Point, but really nowhere in city limits except on Sandy Beach next to The Reef, and Concha Del Mar at the other end of Sandy Beach. Almost all of the RV Parks in Puerto Peñasco offer tent camping. There are three oceanfront rv parks with services available and many more in town or with an ocean view. Oceanfront RV parks are: Cholla Bay - The Reef (638) 383-0650 El Mirador - Playa de Oro (638) 2668 Sandy Beach - Playa Bonita (638) 383-2596 Sandy Beach - Concha del Mar (638) 383-4273 Pets are allowed on the beaches and at the RV parks. Dogs must be leashed and please pick up after them. See “Pets” in this section for more information. Please call the individual park for their rates and reservations.

SEMAR (MARINE SEARCH AND RESCUE) SECRETARIA DE MARINA - ARMADA DE MEXICO Located in the Marina 638-383-1691 01-800-627-4621 Channel 16 VHF Frecuency 2182 MHZ sarmarina@semar.gob.mx

U.S. DMV (MOTOR VEHICLES) The closest U.S. Department of Motor Vehicles to Puerto Peñasco is in Gila Bend. Authorized Service Provider Registration, title, no original drivers licenses, copies/ duplicates only. M-F 9AM-6PM, SAT 9AM-1PM 606 E. Pima St. • (928) 683-2577

VIRTUAL CONSULATE The 1st Wednesday of every month, the Virtual Consulate is open to the American Community. Located at City Hall on the 1st floor facing Fremont Blvd. 10am-12pm.

WEDDINGS Rocky Point offers a variety of perfect wedding settings - from a barefoot sunset wedding to a lavish wedding at a 5-star resort. Many of the hotels, resorts and restaurants offer wedding planning services and catering as do these wedding specilaists:

Si I Do! - (011-52-638) 383-0700 www.siido.com

Wedding Music by Pablo 602) 288-8687 LEGAL CEREMONY IN MEXICO To get married in a legal ceremony in Puerto Peñasco you need: Birth certificates, translated into Spanish, notarized in Mexico; Divorce Decree; Blood test (in Rocky Point); Visas (FMT’s); 4 Witnesses (w/Visas). Your wedding planner will help you plan your reinactment ceremony as well.

TELEPHONES Puerto Peñasco’s phone company for home and business hook-up is Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex). Cellular service is available through TelCel and Movistar. U.S. carrier AT&T works pretty good here as long as you have the International Plan. DIALING INSTRUCTIONS Call Mexico from U.S. & Canada to dial a land line 011+52+638+7-digit number to dial a Peñasco cellular 011+52+1+638+7-digit number Call U.S. & Canada from Mexico dial 001+(area code)+7 digit number Call Collect from Mexico to U.S. dial 090 for a bilingual operatorCall Overseas from Mexico dial 00+country code+city code+phone number Country codes and Mexico area codes are listed in the TelMex Phone book Call another City in Mexico dial 01+(city code)+number AT&T Operator dial 001-800-462-4240 TELEPHONE COMPANY Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex) Juan de la Barrera and Calle 18 Office open 8 am • 383-2288 Phone & Internet services available TelMex (Land Line) Prefixes 383, 382, 388, 102, 108 Phone numbers are written in a variety of ways, here are a few you may see around town. 3-6325 = dial 383 + 6325 638-38-36325 = dial 383-6325 (638) 383-6325 = dial 383-6325 52+(638) 383-6325 = dial 383-6325 Mexico’s Country Code = 52 Puerto Peñasco’s City Code = 638 LONG DISTANCE To make a long distance call, your best bet is to find a cafe or internet cafe with a VOIP phone. Second best is to purchase a prepaid phone card (LADATEL) from pharmacies or businesses, and use one of the many pay phones along the streets - follow the instructions on the phone. You can also use one of the long distance (larga distancia) calling services located around town.

U.S. CALLING CARDS If you use your calling card and dial an 800#, that is not toll free within Mexico, you will be charged twice for this call - 1 charge for calling the 800 #, and then a 2nd charge on your phone card. You may also use one of the long distance services to call the U.S. and Canada. CELLULAR PHONES to dial a cell phone from a land line dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number to dial from local cell to local cell dial 638 + 7-digit number to dial out of city cell from local cell dial 045 + city code + 7-digit number Any number that does not start with a 383, 388, 382, 102 or 108 is most likely a cellular phone You cannot dial a U.S. 800# from your Mexican cellular phone. The only U.S. cell carrier, we have found to work in Rocky Point 96% of the time, is AT&T’s International Plan. All services work - SMS, MMS, Blackberry, etc. Follow the instructions (left) for dialing the U.S. or Canada, and to dial a land line. To dial a cell phone, you may have to dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number, or you may just need to drop the 044. Sometimes, when calling a local cell, I had to dial as if I were dialing a cell from the U.S. Check plans and where you spend the most time. TelCel’s Blackberry plan is much cheaper than AT&T’s, plus they have a reasonable International Plan for when I travel to the U.S. You can also get an unlocked phone, buy a SIM card, and switch chips as you cross the border. Mexico cell carriers are supposed to start fingerprinting everyone who purchases a cell phone or SIM card. AREA CODES FOR NEARBY CITIES Caborca.............................................637 El Golfo de Santa Clara.................................653 Guaymas...........................................622 Hermosillo........................................662 Mexicali, B.C.................................................686 Nogales.................................................631 Santa Ana.....................................................641 San Luis Rio Colorado..................................653 San Carlos.....................................................622 San Felipe, B.C...............................................686 Sonoyta...................................................651 Check phonebook for more area codes

VOIP LINES Local internet acccess enables you to use a VOIP line in Rocky Point. HOW TO DIAL 800’s U.S. 800#’s are not free of charge when called from Mexico. The charge for calling an 800# is approx. $1USD/min. 800 = dial 001+880+phone number 888 = dial 001+881+phone number 877 = dial 001+882+phone number 866 = dial 001+883+phone number 855 = dial 001+884+phone number 844 = dial 001+885+phone number

WEATHER Puerto Peñasco is known for having 362 days of sunshine! The wind does kick up, a few sprinkles will fall, and the humidity creeps in around July/August, but other than that it’s darn near perfect around here.

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Tia Katy’s Corner September 2019 By Kathleen Duncan

his past March I had the tremendous privilege of meeting Dr. Terarai Trent, a woman Oprah named her “all-time favorite guest” and a hero of mine for many years. Since escaping a life of poverty and abuse in Zimbabwe and earning multiple degrees, this amazing woman has used her firm belief that education is the pathway out of poverty to help thousands of young people in her country access education. During our meeting I told Dr. Trent about how hard we are working to help more kids in Rocky Point to go to school and succeed academically. Anyone who knows me knows that when I talk about this program and the amazing kids and families we support I am very passionate and tend to become very emotional. It was at this point that Dr. Trent asked me the question: “What broke your heart?”

When I told her I was confused by the question she said that, in her experience, when someone is so passionate about and committed to something it means their heart has been broken. She explained that her early years living in

The Director of our program in Rocky Point and I with Dr. Trent

Hugs like these help heal the heartbreak!

violence and poverty broke her heart and inspired the work she is now doing. She shared examples of several others who have overcome tremendous hardship and adversity in their lives and used that ‘heartbreak’ to inspire their work helping others. She then asked me again: “What broke your heart?” I remained confused and told her that I was blessed to be born into a wonderful, loving family in a country where I was able to get a free education through high school and then attend college on a scholarship. I explained that I had never suffered the kind of severe adversity or hardship that she was talking about and so my work in Mexico must not be inspired by heartbreak. She then looked at me and said “you have devoted much of your life over the past several years to helping children in a country that is not your own. You cried when you shared with me the stories of some of children and families you serve. Your heart has clearly been broken.” She went on to explain that she believes that to develop a great passion and commitment for

something your heart does not have to break for yourself, it can break for others. In that moment I realized that my heart really has been broken. It began to break when I first started vacationing in Rocky Point 30 years ago and during every visit afterward when I would see kids the same age as my boys working instead of going to school.

It broke further in 2012 when I started volunteering three days a week with kids in Rocky Point and began to see how many are facing life with little hope of a better future. It continued to break in 2016 when we started this program and many parents cried while talking to me about having to choose between meeting their children’s basic needs and sending them to school. It continues to break every time I see our waiting list and know that, although we are serving 588 students, there are still so many others needing our support. The good news is that your heart doesn’t need to break to give more kids in Rocky Point the gift of education—and neither does your wallet! A donation of only $35 a month supports a student in our program. To make a one-time donation or to sponsor a student go to: www.stepsoflove.org

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The Season Begins...explore By the Old Gringo

ost folks come to Puerto Peñasco for a vacation. Usually a long weekend or, if they are lucky, a whole week. Then there are those, who come down in motor homes, that might stay for a month or more. Then there are those who claim residency. Residents of the ‘playas’ (Las Conchas, Encanto, Dorada, Miramar) are returning and washing off the patio furniture, cleaning windows and generally getting their places in order. The ‘season’ is about to begin. Those who know are settling in for the very best of our wonderful town and looking forward to enjoying all it has to offer during the very best months of our year. The shrimpers are back in the water, the heat and humidity are on the run, giving way to the cooler, drier months as we head toward the holidays and all that has to offer. Restaurants, and some shops, are reopening after closing for the vacation month of August. One can almost feel the heart of town stirring as we shake off the doldrums of summer and look toward an exciting year ahead. Lots of people come to town, check in to their accommodations and never leave their hotel. Others can’t wait to get into town and shop, eat or just hang out at places like the Boo Bar or the Satisfied Frog on the Malecon. Some are more adventurous. After all, that’s how the beach communities began and grew. So, if you’re here for more than a few days and you’re the least bit curious about Mexico in general, and the area around Peñasco in particular, why not take a drive? Expand your horizons a bit and explore a little. If you’re on Sandy Beach, it’s just a short drive to Cholla Bay. Check out this interesting, vibrant, and wellseasoned community. Stop in at JJ’s Cantina, a long-time favorite, for a cold one and a snack. Feeling a little more adventurous? Slide on over to Blvd. Fremont and drive on out to Las Conchas and Playa Encanto. If you’ve got 4-wheel drive or a quad, take the dune roads to the oyster farm (Osteria) for the freshest

oysters you’ll ever eat, prepared in some very interesting ways. Sit yourself down under a palapa and enjoy a cold drink while enjoying the sea breezes. As long as you’ve gone that far, check out Playa Azul, a new condo/ hotel tower that’s under construction just next to Playa Encanto. You might want to think about a stay there once it’s finished. Going further along the dune road, you’ll come to Playa Dorada, a quiet beach community with rental and purchase opportunities. Then there are the twins; Luna Blanca and Encanto Towers before you get to Playa Miramar, a sedate and private (meaning ‘not attracting a lot of attention’, not “private” as “you can’t go there”) beach community, next to the Mayan Palace. You can get to the Mayan Palace along the same dune road. Check it out! If Sandy Beach is too ‘busy’ for you, consider a stay at the Mayan. Self-contained, with one of the best golf courses in town, or Mexico for that matter! While you’re there, check out the new “Grand Mayan” on the adjacent property! This first-class hotel/condo complex is worth a day all by itself. If your appetite for exploring hasn’t been satisfied, and you’ve got some time, try heading south on highway 3 past the Mayan Palace and check out the beach community of Bahia San Jorge. As you might expect, as you move farther from Peñasco the communities become a bit more rustic and basic. So, don’t expect an OXXO or Circle K at Bahia San Jorge. You can spend a couple of really fun days just exploring the area around Peñasco. You never know what you might learn, or what little treasures you might find. And when you are back at your hotel/condo/rental, sipping that frozen margarita and munching on chips and salsa, you can plan your next adventure for when you return to our town. There is ALWAYS something fun and interesting to do in Puerto Peñasco. You are only limited by your imagination. Have fun but remember that you are in a foreign country and act as an ambassador of yours. Understanding the culture and the people will make your stay so much better. Courtesy and respect will go a long way.

Many talented hands help to build narthex

By Cholla Charli

he progress has been fantastic on the addition of a foyer to St. Joseph’s/ San José Catholic Church in La Cholla. As you read this issue of the Rocky Point Times, all the work is, undoubtedly, completed. Everyone is invited to come see the new look to our mission church where bilingual Mass is offered every Sunday at 8 a.m., with scripture, hymns and the homily (sermon) in both English and Spanish. “We are very pleased with the design and workmanship on this addition,” said San José/St. Joseph’s sexton Bob Keller. “We salvaged the decorative metal grates from the old front doors and incorporated them into the façade of the foyer – or narthex as they say in the church – to maintain the continuity of design. “We also went back to Casa Antiqua on Rodeo Drive to have four smaller versions of our beautiful sconces made. They will cover lights by each door of the narthex and set aside the front windows behind the metal grates,” Keller added. The custom made doors are the work of Alejandro Cardenas, owner of Alex Wood Design. “Alex created beautiful, solid wood doors to frame the glass insets which were made by Santana Glass on Constitution Avenue. I had the pleasure of adding the glass etching

and the contrasting wood crosses,” Keller said. Cardenas is also the craftsman who built the cabinetry in the church’s sacristy. “With a construction crew led by Julio Cesar Valenzuela and electrical work by Francisco Dominguez and Rosalio (Chalio) López Leon, this beautiful addition is the work of many talented people in Peñasco,” Keller added. Because of summer vacations, there is a shortage of priests for two months. During that time, lay ministers offer a Service of the Word and Communion Service on Sundays. With the weather cooling, return visitors and seasonal residents will once again experience the full rights of the Eucharist with the priests. They will also experience a quieter, cleaner and cooler St. Joseph’s Church thanks to the new narthex, new windows and new heating and air conditioning units. All are welcome to attend the bilingual Mass each Sunday at 8 a.m. Just take the road past the Sandy Beach Condos, the sand road past Wrecked at the Reef and wind your way toward Cholla Bay. The church is on your right just after you enter the community and before the police substation.

The new narthex at St. Joseph’s/San José Catholic Church in La Cholla as it looked on Aug. 10. The work is now complete and everyone is invited to attend the bilingual Mass at 8 a.m. each Sunday.

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40,000 Juvenile Endangered Totoaba Released in the Sea of Cortez

he aquaculture company called Earth Ocean Farms has taken a step in the right direction with a recent act in which have released 110,000 of the endangered species Totoava fish over a 5 year period. "I can guarantee that there will be no extinction," says its director Pablo Konietzko. The company recently released 40,000 juvenile Totoabas in the Bay of Concepcion, southeast of the municipality of Mulegé, which in five years have managed to repopulate the Gulf of California with 110 thousand fish of that endangered species after reproducing them in captivity in a laboratory located in La Paz. The transfer before release represents a challenge, since they will have to travel 490 kilometers from the La Paz laboratory to Santipac Beach, in Mulegé, with a temperature above 40 degrees Celcius. Being accustomed to the cooler temperatures, the heat of their new location could kill them, so they must be very careful, says Gerardo García. After six hours travel time, they arrive at the Bay of Concepcion, located in the Eastern-Central part of the peninsula, where some of the most beautiful beaches are hidden with calm waters of turquoise and crystalline blue tones. Two containers arrive at the seashore. One hose drains the water contained, while another supplies sea water to acclimatize the animals. After a couple of hours, they are ready to be released by a group of 40 children

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from a group home in the region, who make two long lines to go, hand in hand holding small trays with the fish to be released in hopes that will survive to reach adult size of up to two meters long and 100 kilos in weight. Around 40 thousand three-monthold fish, between 3.5 and 4 grams in weight, are now ready to know their natural habitat. They are spawned from wild-caught fish and because in the laboratory they are nourished with live food, their probability of survival is greater. "I can guarantee that the totoaba is never going to become extinct, because we are already able to reproduce it in captivity, which is not the case with the little vaquita; that gives us great satisfaction, it is a contribution of aquaculture to the preservation of species, "said Konietzko. In 2012, Earth Ocean Farms started its Totoaba reproduction project by successfully reproducing juvenile fish in captivity at the University of Baja California. In 2014 they obtained authorizations from the General Directorate of Wildlife of the Semarnat to extract 60 fish from their natural environment, which formed their group of breeders, and in 2015 they obtained the first offspring, managing to release 15,000 fish that same year, explained Gerardo García González, coordinator of the reproduction program. In the natural environment, the Totoaba shares its breeding habitat in the Upper Gulf of California with the Marine Vaquita, an endemic species and in the final stages of imminent extinction, as it dies trapped in the nets used by poachers who illegally capture

the Totoaba because by their swim bladders can sell for up to $10,000 dollars per kilo, according to Mexican authorities. In the International market, the Totoaba bladder is known as "cocaine from the sea" because of the illegal trade and high price. "We have nothing to do with illegal or extractive fishing; we do not get anything from the sea as far as Totoaba, the whole cycle is closed. The fishing of that species and, consequently, the problem that this brings to the Vaquita Marina, does not include us, since we are not in the Upper Gulf and our fishing gear is aquaculture, we are not using gillnets. Our cultivation is in cages ", the businessman made clear. Earth Ocean Farms is a company dedicated to the aquaculture of marine fish, which saw in the Totoaba the potential to market only its meat; "Its flavor is impressive, delicious and also the yields are very high, compared to other species". They currently produce 250 tons of Totoaba a year. The company distributes the fish to the best restaurants in Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Cancun and Los Cabos, with a kilo of the meat selling for around $280 pesos. "Right now we can only market our product, the Totoaba, in the national market; In order to export it, other authorizations are required that do not depend on Mexico, but on International organizations such as CITES, which regulates trade of species in danger of extinction. We are in that process, which is delayed, but at the moment we are able to export, surely the legal market will cause the black market price to fall, "said the businessman.

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fforts to maintain a clean and dignified city for all families and visitors continue in Puerto Peñasco, with the implementation of the Peñasco Limpio program, which addresses citizen requests for the cleanup and improvement of roads and public areas throughout the City, reported Isaac Pacheco Rendón, City Representative. With the support of crews of workers from the Public Services Department, during the week of July 23-27, areas of Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez, Benito Juárez, Samuel Ocaña, and Kino boulevards were cleaned and swept during both day and night. Other areas which have been addressed were: No Reelección, Melchor Ocampo, Juan Aldama, Nicolas Bravo Extension, Constitution Avenue, Guillermo Prieto, and Ave. Sinaloa. The watering and grading of streets has also been stepped up and recently performed in the Streets of Calle Río Bravo, López Portillo Blvd, and Las Conchas Boulevard to 55th Street, Right of Way from Benito Juárez Boulevard to Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Blvd. Along with the grading, these streets and others were cleaned and had trash removed. Among other efforts at City beautification headed by Mayor Kiko Munro, are the pruning and cleaning of parks and family recreation areas, as well as the Malecon, Beaches, and other public areas. Finally, the Director of Public Services invited all citizens to keep the areas in front of their houses clean and free of garbage, and to raise awareness about the importance of everyone doing their part to help keep this City beautiful. This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Team, www. sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing. Sign up for Jim’s Monthly Newsletter: http://www.tinyurl.com/JimNewsletter

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CLUBSANDORGANIZATIONS AACORP (ANIMAL CENTER) Founder: Nancy Phelan: 383-1012 Leon de la Barra (Calle 15), 3 blocks east of the main blvd. Benito Juarez nancy_phelan@yahoo.com AACORP Tax Deductible Donations PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341 A group dedicated to helping the stray animals by providing no-cost spay and neuter clinics, adoption, dog and cat food, medicine and medical care. The center is run solely on donations and is an Arizona 501(c)3 non-profit corporation so all of your donations are taxdeductible. The center is always in desperate need of dog, cat, kitten and puppy food, animal toys, bedding, cleaning supplies, old towels and blankets as well as medicine and monetary donations to pay vet bills, purchase animal food and medicine. Please drop off food/supplies directly to the center.

ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM

Provides basic school supplies, computers, copiers, chalkboards, etc. to local classrooms Founder: Barbara Olszewski: 383-4963 (602) 324-9529 www.rockypointclassroom.com Donations can be dropped off at the Rocky Point Times Office or sent to Barb at: PO Box 695, Lukeville, AZ 85341

AGRUPACION GEORGE PAPANICOLAOU Madrid and Ave. Marcelo Pino grupaciongeorgepapanicolaou@hotmail.com Cancer clinic dedicated to early prevention. Screenings and tests available. MONTHLY MEETINGS 1st Thurs. of every month PATIENT CONSULTATIONS Wednesday 9AM-1PM PAP SMEARS Friday 9AM-2PM by appointment only Please call 1 to 2 weeks prior 383-4399

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Welcome Open AA Meetings at South of the Border Passport Club Location: Directly across from Granada del Mar Hotel South of Sinaloa st., where the road ends and the sea begins at the office of Oc3an View Ministry. Schedule: M-W-F 10AM Women's Recovery AA/Al-Anon Open Meeting Thursday at 11AM Contact Conrado at MX Cell (638) 109-8017 Marcia: marsupis@gmail.com

AMERICAN LEGION POST MX 15 141 Chihuahua & Matamoros (Calle #1) Across from Pink Cadillac Open daily and the Public Always Welcome 2017 OFFICERS: Commander: Mike LaBarge Vice Commander: Jerry Clackler 2nd Vice Commander: Mike Williams Adjutant: Gary May General Meetings 1st Wednesday of month at 10:00 a.m. (from October thru June) Contact Food & Beverage Manager Danny Anderson for information regarding special events, celebrations & dinners throughout the year. Bingo: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 2:00 p.m. Telephone Numbers: U.S. (602) 539-2047 Mexico 011-52 (638) 388-8841 Magic Jack (602) 539-2047 ALL VISITORS WELCOME!

AMOR MINISTRIES International Headquarters: 1664 Precision Park Lane San Diego, CA 92173 Phone: (619) 662-1200 www.amor.org Amor Ministries builds more than 1,000 new homes across Mexico for Mexican families. They are selected to receive homes by the Mexico Ministry Planning Board. Pastors discern the needs within their community, present their nominations and one (or more) are selected to receive a new home built by Amor volunteers.

AMPI The Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios (AMPI), or the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals, Puerto Peñasco 51, represents ethical professionalism in real estate practice and promotes education among real estate professionals. A sister organization to National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the United Estates, AMPI works closely with the State of Sonora to provide education for real estate licensure, which is required in the State of Sonora for all agents who represent any type of property transaction including sales, rentals, property management, and promotion. Active in the community, AMPI promotes Puerto Peñasco as a vacation and retirement destination, members donate generously to local causes, and AMPI works with other organizations to sponsor community activities. AMPI operates the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) on behalf of our real estate clients. Board members: President: Joseph Toland Vice President: Rommel Bustamante Secretary VP Communications: Robin Miller Treasurer: Rebecca Palomino Legal: Ricardo Borquez VP Education: Gretchen Ellinger VP Events: Jorge (George) Bravo VP Ethics: Kyle Woods For Inquiries, please contact: Luisa Federico, AMPI Administrator email: luisa.ampi51@gmail.com AMPI Phone: 638-382-0439

ANTI-GRAFFITI CAMPAIGN Founder: Eloy Gonzalez: 044-638-112-0898 eloy_glez_glez@hotmail.com Group dedicated to wiping out the unsightly graffiti in Puerto Peñasco. Donations of paint, brushes, rollers, and your time are always welcome and needed.

BARB’S DOG RESCUE Help Us Help Them. We are a concerned group of dog lovers working to better the lives of Peñasco’s dogs. We are expanding our facility on the edge of town where we house dogs. We are committed to taking in abandoned and neglected dogs, maintaining and rehabilitating them in a healthy environment and finding loving permanent homes. We ask for your help. Virtually every dog that comes to us is malnourished and in poor health. The need is great. Visit Barb’s Dog Shelter located 8 miles north of Rocky Point on the highway to Sonoyta, where you will see signs. Donations are also accepted at Twin Dolphins Real Estate on Fremont Blvd, next to Cruz Roja. E-Mail barbsdogrescue@ gmail.com Visit us on Facebook or Call Barb at (044-638) 114-1659 or Dee at (044-638) 384-0113 or from the US (602) 324-7241.

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BUNCO BABES

Beverly Luna (505) 565-5138 or MX (638) 388-7766 Crystal Renner MX CELL (044-638) 384-6743 or (520) 505-6880 The Ladies Bunco is on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:30 P.M. at Guiseppi's Rest. The Mixed (Men and Ladies) Bunco is on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:45 P.m. at Latitude 31 Rest.

CANACO-SERV Y TUR Puerto Peñasco Chamber of Commerce Servicios y Turismos de Pto. Peñasco Phone: 383-4468 Located on Blvd. Fremont and Coahuila Monday - Friday 8AM-3PM President: Elia Neyda Javalera Chavez

(Please note that our Chamber of Commerce is not like those that you find in U.S. cities and do not provide the same services and information.)

CASA HOGAR (ELDERLY HOME) Director: Santiago Ruiz Hurtado Phone: 383-2599 Ave. Miguel Hidalgo (Calle 13) and Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Casa Hogar is supported solely on donations and they always welcome visitors to sing and play games. Take Blvd. Fremont toward Las Conchas, make a left at the Pemex station, cross over the rrx tracks and they are on your left. If you would like to make a donation you can make a check to: Patronato Pro Asilo de Ancianos de Puerto Peñasco A.C. and drop it off at the home. You may drop checks or donations off at the Rocky Point Times office. Help to pay their electric bill, especially during the summer months, is always needed. You may also make a donation at a local grocery store for the purchase food and items.

CEDO Center for the Study of Oceans & Deserts Phone: 382-0113 or (520) 829-4501 Located in Las Conchas, look for the Fin Whale skeleton Mon. - Sat. 9AM-5PM; Sun. 10AM-2PM PO Box 1579, Lukeville, AZ 85341 info@cedointercultural.org www.cedointercultural.org CEDO is the Intercultural Center for the Study of Oceans and Deserts. Home to a giant fin whale skeleton and a desert botanical garden, CEDO is a field station for researchers and school classes, an education center with library, laboratories, book store and gift shop - An Intercultural Experience. CEDO is a nonprofit organization dedicated to research, education and conservation of the planet’s last great frontiers: the Sea of Cortez. LOTS OF FUN AND GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS! FREE PUBLIC TOURS Every Tuesday 2PM; Saturday 4PM CEDO ADVENTURES FOR EVERYONE Kayak Capers Explore beautiful Estero Morua with expert guides. Local ecology talk, kayak rental, picnic feast,drinks all in an environment rich with shore birds, crabs and halophytes. Estero Excursions Oyster farms, fiddler crabs and the “shrimp dance” are part of this walking tour of a pristine upper Gulf wetland. Kayak Estero Morua and/or tour with CEDO experts. Tidepool Explorations Explore the tidepools with CEDO experts. Explore the Sand Dunes Spectacular Gran Desierto de Altar. This sea of natural dunes is the world’s largest. An experience you won’t forget! Pinacate Adventure Explore the geologic wonders of the Pincate Biosphere Reserve on a tour with CEDO experts.

CEDO CON’T

COORDINACION DE SALUD MUN.

Isla San Jorge Snorkel with the sea lions in their natural habitat at Bird Island or just enjoy the scenery from the boat and take photos. A must do trip!

Puerto Peñasco Animal Control Dedicated to prevention and disease control Mon-Fri 8am-3pm, Phone: 388-5152 Coordinator: Dra. Socorro Canine Tech.: Mario Lopez Sub-Director: Jesus Bejarano Social Worker: Marina Soto Siqueiros We always welcome donations of dog food, supplies and medicine

CHOLLA BAY CHRISTMAS PARTY Donations payable to: Cholla Bay Christmas Fund Please send to: Nancy Schmidli 10645 W Connecticut Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351 An organization that celebrates a Christmas party for their fellow Cholla Bay Mexican neighbors in early December. Santa shows up for pictures with the kids, children get to pick a gift for their mother, take a crack at the piñata, have a group sing-along and munch on hot dogs and chips. After all the fun, Santa delivers gifts for the children and food boxes for the families.

CHOLLA BAY SPORTSMENS CLUB Also referred to as the CBSC Dues: $40, Payable to CBSC P.O. Box 77152, Tucson, AZ 85703 The Cholla Bay Sportsmens Club is responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and staffing the VHF Marine Channel 28 for the northern Sea of Cortez as well as CB Radio Channel 3. The CBSC pays the salary of the operator, aides in search and rescue operations. They also publish the Cholla Chatter and put on numerous events during the year such as the CBSC Fishing Derby, Horseshoe Tournament and other fun stuff held in Cholla Bay. OFFICERS President: Mike Dugan Vice-President: Helen Dahlstrom Secretary: Billie Crumbley: 382-5133 Treasurer: Enedina Otañez: 382-5142 Membership: Helen Dahlstrom BOARD MEMBERS Sal Otatanez, Rhea Dugan, Pat Goodin, Nancy Schmidly, Chuck Blair, Marlene Blair Connie Horton, Kelley Adams, Dave Adams, Theresa Orcutt

D.I.F. Desarrollo Integral de la Familia Sinaloa and Ruiz Cortines dif@puertopenasco.gob.mx difpuertopenasco@hotmail.com www.difpenasco.gob.mx www.puertopenasco.gob.mx Directora: Mayor’s Wife Supported solely by donations, this social service organization offers medical aid and a variety of services for needy families. If you know of a family in need you may contact DIF for help. They hold many public fundraisers throughout the year to raise money.

CHILDREN’S HOME D.I.F. children’s home is on Calle Marcelo Pino and Callejon Benito Juarez. The home is equipped to accommodate 50 children ranging in ages from newborns to 11 years. Children are taken care of until their families have complied with the rehabilitation period, treatments, or requests by SDMF. The home is located just behind the Basic Unit Rehabilitation Center of D.I.F.

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The CBSC provides an invaluable service for those at sea and promotes good relations between American visitors and our Mexican neighbors.

CHOLLA CHARITIES FOUNDATION Sally Dalton: 382-5283 (Xochitl’s Cafe) Donations payable to: Cholla Charity Fund Send to: Kathy Barnard 1547 E. Royal Palm Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85020 Organization that helps Mexican families, who live and work in Cholla Bay, with unexpected expenses such as medical, living, funeral, etc.They also collect and distribute blankets and warm clothing for children in Cholla Bay. Donations may be dropped off at Xochitl’s Cafe in Cholla Bay.

C.I.D.A Director: Joaquin Celaya Rendon Phone: 638-102-0514 Cellphone: (044-638) 091-65 Call for directions Shelter providing housing, food and care for those addicted to drugs and alcohol. Donations needed all year long.

CONNECTION CLUB Meet every Thursday at 4pm at Puesta Del Sol Restaurant at Playa Bonita Resort. Want to meet folks in Puerto Peñasco? Come to The Connection, a happy hour gathering where you can meet a great group of people. Married? Single? Full-time or part-time resident? Mexican, American, other nationality, young, mature? It doesn’t matter. Everyone is welcome.

The El Golfo Run is a fun bi-annual 4x4 trip (May and Oct) to El Golfo de Santa Clara through the desert, salt flats and onto the beach - even the coastal hwy. All 4x4’s welcome to join. There is no charge, fee, etc., you pay for your own motel and food when you get there. (Must have a sense of humor and be very patient.)

ESPERANZA PARA LOS NIÑOS Children’s Home: I.A.P., Casa Hogar para niños desamparados 383-2378 Off of Hwy. 8, 15 mi. N of Rocky Point PO Box 1024, Lukeville, AZ 85341 Secretary: Jose Manuel Barrera Sanchez Treasurer: Florencia Lucila G. Miron The children’s home is located outside of town, apx. 15 miles, and houses anywhere from 10 to 40 children. It provides temporary housing for families that cannot afford to take care of their children or are having a hard time. This is not an orphanage - these children are not up for adoption. They are always in need of cleaning supplies and fresh food (not canned items).

ESPERANZA DE VIDA Darlene Laura and Carole Fields Ave. Pino Suarez No. 143, Col. El Ferrocarril, Playa “F” Provides clothes, food, toys and medicine to the children/families in Colonia Nueva area.

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CLUBSANDORGANIZATIONS FUNERAL HOMES Funeraria Renacimiento 383-1233 Funeraria Santa Cecilia 383-2522

GREEN ANGELS Angeles Verdes Hwy. 8 Patrol: Sunrise to Sunset Pull off shoulder and raise vehicle hood EMERGENCY DIAL 078 Provides assistance, tourist aid, information and emergency radio service for travellers on Hwy. 8 from Sonoyta to Rocky Point. Bilingual “Green Angels” provide protection service, medical aid and basic mechanical aid. There is no charge for mechanical service, you will only pay for auto parts, gas, oil, etc.

GRUPO SAN PEREGRINO Spiritual Support Cancer Group Dra. Arminda Gonzalez: 110-4934 Glenda Lopez: 383-2414 Mariana Perez: (044-638) 102-0564 sanperegrinopenasco@gmail.com The group’s mission is to provide spiritual and monetary support to individuals in Rocky Point that are affected by cancer.

HELPING HANDS Manos de Ayuda, Inc. 383-5287 or (520) 760-8645 President: Ramon Contreras Pamela J. Lyke Marquez: pjlmarquez@aol.com Manos de Ayuda, Inc. is a non-profit corporation that provides rehabilitation, health education, medical and therapy equipment and supplies to children with special needs. They also help with construction modifications at a nursing home, a free clinic, and day care facility. These projects are made possible by volunteer efforts and financial assistance. Your help is always needed.

I.R.A.D. Director: Julio Alberto Lucero Arreola 044-638-109-2566 Located off of Cholla Bay Road I.R.A.D. is the institute for the recovery of drug addicts and alcoholics. The shelter houses, feeds and cares for those persons addicted. They rely and operate solely on donations and often sell candy to raise money to keep the centers open. They will always present their identification.

Knox Trail Council Bsa Yvette Lavin yvettelavin1212@gmail.com (508) 667-4031

LAS CONCHAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOC.

MEN’S SHELTER Centro de Rehabilitación para Adultos y Jovenes La Esperanza A.C. Local Director: C. José de La Cruz Bravo 044-638-106-4079 identificacruz@live.com.mx On Simon Morua behind the new cemetery The center helps men in need by providing clothing, housing, job training and food. They run solely on donations.

MEXICO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION

Founder: Steve Schwab Established 2003 520-232-2241 7655 E Redfield Rd. Suite 3 Scottsdale, AZ, 85260 www.mexicochildrensfoundation.org Email: info@mexicochildrensfoundation.org A non-profit organization in Puerto Peñasco dedicated to enriching the lives of the children and their families. The organization provides medical assistance, assists families, offers education and assists in the general enrichment of children’s lives. The group holds many events during the year including golf tournaments, a children’s walk, triathlon, concerts and a New Year’s Eve Bash.

MISSION VILLA GRANADA

(Weekend Missions) Be part of something bigger than yourself! We provide a 3-day international missions trip for less than $150 per person. Includes lodging and all meals. We are a Christian Ministry. However, anyone is welcome to join us in serving the RP Community. Volunteers needed at Mission Villa Granada for maintenance, cleaning, cooking, church building upkeep, marketing, or anything you love to do. We are located at the former Villa Granada Hotel, 2 blocks east of El Pollo Lucas. Visit Weekendmissions.com, email pva@cox. net or call Carmen (638) 103-4336 or Vincent (602) 696-3288.

NUEVA CREACION Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Center Sub Directors: Gregorio Soto Rodriguez and Guadalupe de Soto Phone: 044-638-105-9804 Calle Juan Aldama No. 527 Go to the new cemetary, turn right, go one block and turn left and 6 blocks ahead you will see the center.

OC3AN VIEW MINISTRY

Phone: 382-0050 / (602) 476-1454 Guard Gate: 382-0095 President: Ginger Beauchamp Executive Vice President: Naoma Leader Vice President: Bart Stockton Treasurer: Randi Alcott Secretary: Raylene Pavlicek

LIONS CLUB

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Phone: 383-2488 Ave. Niños Heroes and Juan Aldama President: Ramón Ramos Rodríguez Women’s Committee President Lupita de Ramos Some of their programs include info. & action for the prevention of hypertension and diabetes, prescription glasses, eye surgery, supply wheelchairs, braces, crutches, etc. Donations of eyeglasses, or any other items may be dropped off at the office of the RPTimes.

We are a Mexican non-profit hosting mission groups; bringing aid and comfort to families and the displaced. Our Community Center is located on Kino Blvd at Francisco Madero. We accept clothing, current dated dry food items, new children’s toys, school supplies, household goods, furniture, tools and construction materials. From our thrift store sales we fund all aspects of our ministry; these include: our dinner, fun free family events, community

construction opportunities, and ministries at rehab centers. Hours of Operation at our Community Center: Thrift Store: Tues. thru Sat. 12-5 Our Dinner, serving free food: Tues. & Thur. 1-2 Free Fun Family events: scheduled throughout the year watch for them on FBoc3anviewminisry Please come join us. For information about serving opportunities at Our Dinner, Thrift Store, Mission Groups, Fun Free Family events, construction projects and rehab center ministries go to: www.oc3eanviewministry.com Conrad Flores, President and Founder oceanviewministry@gmail.com US: 480-264-1172 MX: 638-109-8017

OLD BOYS SOCIAL CLUB President: Lew Felton Fun group that hold meetings every month and puts on a variety of fun activities such as the Bash every year and donates to local charities and organizations.

PEÑASCO SINGLES (PS) A group of local singles, both full and part time residences. All singles are invited to join (no fee) this laid back group for the happy hours each Tuesday at 4 pm at Puesta del Sol restaurant at Playa Bonita Resort. The location for the Saturday breakfasts will be announced at this happy hour. For more information contact any of the following: Marti 812-3191463 (U.S. cell works locally), or Dick 638-1050615 (local cell) or 602-321-8106 (U.S. cell works locally) or just show up at the Tuesday happy hour and introduce yourself.

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA)

SANTA CLAUS CLUB

Business Phone: 383-2266 www.cruzrojapenasco.org.mx

Organizer: John Fowler: 602-840-1528 PO Box 5, Lukeville, AZ 85341 Delivers food boxes, bikes, toys and clothes to needy families all year long. Donations are accepted and transported to Rocky Point year round. If you have a donation pickup in the Phoenix area, call John Fowler or email santaclausclub@hotmail.com.

EMERGENCY DIAL 911 OR 060 Monetary donations can be made in person, to the Red Cross people with their cans out when you see them in the street or you may deposit directly into their account: Banamex Acct# 7661161 SUC. 472 Located on Blvd. Fremont, across from the Fire Department (Bomberos) SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE The Red Cross offers its services free of charge to the general public. They handle a number of minor injuries such as stings, bites, cuts, sprains, broken bones, etc. They have ambulance service and offer their services 24 hours a day. They work with local doctors and clinics to provide emergency care for patients with more serious injuries. They operate solely on donations, so please donate when you can. They are always in need of medical supplies, crutches, wheelchairs, etc. You may drop off donations at the Red Cross or at the office of the Rocky Point Times. The Red Cross can fill Portable Oxygen Tanks with prior notice.

REHABILITATION CENTER Unidad Basica de Rehabilitacion Therapy for the handicap and those with special needs. Consultations accepted. Coordinator: Esperanza Lopez Trasviña Phone: 383-1918 Juan Aldama & Marcelo Pino

ROCKY POINT CHRISTMAS Tab Gray: tab@rockypoint.com Family of God Christian Fellowship PO Box 738, Lukeville, AZ 85341

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE Fundación para Conservación del Pinacate, A.C. Office Hours: 9AM - 5PM U.S. Mail: PO Box 745, Ajo, AZ 85321 El Pinacate Biosphere Reserve is considered one of the most unique volcanic zones in the world. The conservation of these gigantic craters and the surrounding areas are an important part of our ancient history and culture. Self guided hikes, overnight camping and exploring are allowed in the area provided you do not harm, disrupt or take plants, wildlife or artifacts from the area. Visitors must register at the office as they enter the reserve. The reserve is located at the halfway town (Nayarit) between Rocky Point and Sonoyta. Also located near this area is Gran Desierto de Altar, home to the largest area of natural sand dunes.

A group of a variety of community members who volunteer their time and efforts to raise money, purchase supplies and provide food bags, shoes and toys at Christmas time for the less fortunate. Every year thousands of children, men and women flock to receive their goodies, take pictures with Santa Claus, play games, eat hot dogs and have a great day. Volunteers spend all year collecting donations and then coordinate efforts a few weeks prior to the big event, which usually takes place mid-December.

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN

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Professional Business Women’s Club Meetings each Tuesday 8PM Phone: 383-2052 Monday - Friday 9AM - 1PM Constitucion and Serdán esq. # 1 www.bpwpuertopenasco.com This association of professional business women meets once a week and helps young women who are finishing school - high school or college and who have economic needs.

PUERTO PEÑASCO SCOUTING PROJECT Contact: Deb Turner (638) 386-8645 (520) 906-3096 trnrrck@yahoo.com Barbara Olszewski rpbarbo@gmail.com (602) 324-9529 / (638) 114-2406

ROTARY CLUB PUERTO PEÑASCO MAR DE CORTÉS

SANTIAGO RUIZ SALCIDO ASSOCIATION This group offers help to people in their terminal cancer phase. It is comprised of a group of people who offer care to cancer patients who suffer from a terminal illness, when the time comes that the hospital can do nothing further. The patients are given support to help them have a better quality of life by receiving love, respect, and understanding in their final hours. Contact: awyspot@hotmail.com Santiago Ruiz Salcido Rocky Point cellular (044-638) 384-6166 The groups’ basic needs are adult diapers, Ensure shakes, medicines, hospital beds etc.

2 FISH MINISTERIOS Founder: Pastor Stan Tedrow Peñasco Christian Fellowship Melchor Ocampo & Tecla Bustamante Donations accepted and welcomed at the Felowship Monday Friday 8AM - 2PM All gifts are taxdeductible Checks payable to: Mission Heartbeat PO Box 1032, Lukeville, AZ 85341 This rapidly growing organization was created after seeing the desperate need families were faced with when the U.S. economy declined, heavily impacting Mexico, and the peso dropped dramatically. As a result, jobs vanished, more people became homeless and could no longer afford to feed their families. Pastor Stan Tedrow shared his burden to feed the hungry with his congregation, and two feeding sites were born on February 24, 2009 with more being added since then. Currently, citizens can receive a hot meal at Fountain of Life Mission in Colonia San Rafael and at Arizona Taco Place on Constitucion and at Aquiles Serdan across from Hotel Paraiso del Desierto on Constitucion.

TOURISM BUREAU (OCV) Puerto Peñasco Convention & Visitor’s Bureau 388-0444/US Toll Free 877-843-3717 Mexico Toll Free: 01-800-552-2820 Ave. Coahuila 444 Int. 1a Fremont & Víctor Estrella www.cometorockypoint.com Mon-Fri: 9am-2pm & 4-7pm, Sat 9am-3pm President: Hector Vazquez Lic. Ana Laura Saens: 383-7025 Rafael Gonzales V.: 388-0444

WOMEN’S SHELTER

President: Shandra Keesecker Secretary: Oscar Palacio Soto

Meetings: Wednesdays 8 am @ Don Julio in the Old Port

SAN JOSE CHURCH MISSION OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Cholla Bay Road on the right before you enter La Cholla. Mass time as 8 a.m.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Thrift Store open Monday - Saturday 9am-4pm Run solely on donations Turn W on Samuel Ocaña, go to the first 4-way stop and turn left, go 1 block and turn right, then go 2 blocks and turn left. Thrift store is the light green building located at the end of the street on the right hand side. St. Vincent de Paul helps needy citizens by furnishing clothing, food baskets, medical assistance and basic needs.

Centro de Rehabilitación para Mujeres La Esperanza A.C. “Recovery starts with HOPE” Director: Ana Krausse (638) 102 – 0869 Cel (638) 103-3712 Email: laesperanzampp@outlook.com Capacity to house 16 women of different ages, the center helps them change their lives and reincorporate themselves into society once again. The center is open to every woman in need. Daily needs; food, clothing, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and monetary donations to pay for utilities. The women at the center support themselves and family with hand crafts available for sale at the center. How to get there: From Blvd. Samuel Ocaña, turn north at sign on Pto. Ensenada. Go 10 blocks and then women’s center will be on your left, just before the last cross street.

YOUTH SPORTS FOUNDATION Rick Busa: rbusa1972@gmail.com Promotes youth sports in Puerto Peñasco. Donations of sports equipment, uniforms, etc. always welcome. Call for sports schedule and come out to watch the kids play.

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Sonoran Resorts Las Vegas Night Rocky Point Cruise Ready to 2019 Raises Record Amount for Launch this Winter Despite Charitable Donations Unfinished Port

his year marked the 8th annual Las Vegas Night for Charity organized and sponsored by the Sonoran Resorts and it did not disappoint. In fact, this year saw the highest amount of funds collected to date - every penny of which will be donated to local, very worthy, charitable causes. So, after our company added just a little bit to make a round number, our total donation from this year's event will be...Drum roll please. $7000 Dollars! Nice!

We are in the process of working out the details for the donations, and it can take a little time because the money donated will be spent directly on tangible items or actual scholarships, instead of handing over actual funds. We do this primarily so that we can maximize the value of the donations and so that we are completely certain that the funds donated will go to the specific charitable causes that are chosen. With any luck, we will have a full report and some more photos for next month's newsletter. For now, on behalf of the Sonoran Resorts and myself, I

C would like to give very hearty thanks to all who participated in the event to make it such a success. We absolutely could not do it without all those who volunteered, donated prizes, attended the event,

and of course, the Sonoran Resorts corporate office and Cielito Lindo Restaurant for providing the venue, equipment, and meal. And, we never want to forget to give special thanks to our tireless volunteer emcee, Randy VanHulle! We'll look forward to another great event in July 2020. And, since a picture is worth a thousand words, here are a few photos from the event:

ruise ships will be launching from Rocky Point in neighboring Sonora, Mexico for the first time this winter. But a longawaited cruise port in the beach town won't be finished by the time they set sail. Construction began in 2013 on a cruise port in Rocky Point, but it's been stalled for years, and the port will still be incomplete when Rocky Point's first cruise embarks this December into the Sea of Cortez.

"The port, it isn't going to be finished by December, but it doesn't matter," said Héctor Platt Mazón, assistant coordinator for the Sonoran tourism commission. "It actually is less complicated than you can imagine." Platt said cruise ships often frequent towns without a port. For now, smaller boats called tenders will shuttle cruise-goers at a time to and from the 550-passenger Astoria cruise ship. Sonora is still invested in building the port in Rocky Point, he added. The issue is funding. And he hopes the arrival of cruises is a step toward securing federal support to complete the port. "We're optimistic with us

pushing the umbrella for a few seasons, they can get state, local and federal officials to make the investment," said John Dennis, vice president of Cruise & Maritime Voyages North and South America offices, which is operating Rocky Point's first cruise. He said it's not ideal not to have a home port for the cruise line in Rocky Point, but it's doable using the tenders to transport passengers and provisions to the ship. Getting passengers to and from Arizona will also be key to the new cruise, called Treasures of the Sea of Cortez, he said. Cruise and Maritime Voyages expects most passengers to come from Arizona and other western states, Dennis said. And many of them will likely fly into Phoenix or Tucson airports, so the company is arranging ground transportation from Phoenix and Tucson to Rocky Point. "So our guests will not only cruise with us, but we're going to ask them to leave the driving to us," he said. The cruise line is also organizing pre- and post-trip packages both south of the border in Rocky Point, as well as in both Phoenix and Tucson. It's a chance, Dennis said, for cruise-goers to enjoy what Arizona has to offer. This is the cruise's first season, with six launch dates in December 2019 and January 2020. It's an 11 day cruise with stops in Guaymas, Topolobampo and Mazatlán, followed by Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, Bahia Loreto and Santa Rosalía.

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WHY BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME AT

LAGUNA SHORES RESORT?

No doubt you want to build your dream home in a beautiful, secure and serene community surrounded by the natural beauty of the Sea of Cortez, its estuaries and the Sonoran Desert. Well, that's exactly what you'll get here at Laguna Shores Resort, plus so much more. Located just 15 minutes north of town, Laguna Shores is close enough to the city to enjoy everything Rocky Point has to offer, yet far enough away not to be bothered by crowded beaches, traffic, and noise. We are a master-planned beachfront community in Rocky Point and at the time when many developments came to a halt, we never stopped building, adding infraestructure and bettering our community. Laguna Shores Resort features low-density housing that features all underground utilities, beautiful landscaping, streetlights, paver stone roads, and our own desal and water reclamation plant not to mention numerous amenities. Besides our beautiful community, infraestructure, and amenities, when you build a home with us at Laguna Shores Resort you can expect deadlines to be met, high-quality finishes and workmanship, and for us to stand behind every custom home we build. Our whole team is on site, so we don't disappear once your home has been built. Being a homeowner at Laguna Shores has so many advantages: Not only will you enjoy a peaceful environment, but you can also make use of our numerous amenities. Our brand new 2-story restaurant, Infusion del Golfo, run bye Chef Tony Acuña, is rapidly becoming Rocky Point's favorite new dinner dining experience. The restaurant feautures a great wine list as well as cuisine that will delight your palate - there is no other restaurant like it in Rocky Point. Infusion del Golfo features breakfast and lunch and you can choose to dine downstairs or upstairs, indoors or out. You have a view into the kitchen from anywhere in the restaurant and chef Tony features a "Chef's Table" inside the kitchen where you will be personally attended to by him. Infusion also features an outside lounge area on the 2nd floor and it is a great place to socialize, enjoy happy hour or dine and take in a beautiful sunset. During the day you can make use of our kayaks, paddleboards and beach bicycles as well as our pools, games room, gym, kid's playground, palapa bar, beach cabana beds and swings, and palapas. Play some hoops, tennis, volleyball or tetherball or go clamming and exploring the estuary. Enlist the services of our on-site spa for a relaxing massage, facial, pedicure or manicure. And coming soon we will have an on-site convenience store located next to our offices at the front gate along the Coastal Highway. Laguna Shores Resort has so much to offeer and the carries over to types of lots and home construction: Choose from a variety of lots from beachfront to 2-story lots, large, Phase I and Phase II - in all price ranges. And our custom home package deals are unbeatable. We will work with you to build your dream home within your budget. So, why would you consider building your dream home anywhere else? Come out and see why our community is the best in Rocky Point and start building your future.

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BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER Dog Food Needed. Again.

By Bo & Linda Bernard

A MOUNTAIN OF FOOD MG! How can Barb’s be asking for food month after month? Barb’s Dog Rescue is the sometimes temporary, sometimes permanent home for 300+ dogs. These dogs primarily come from area animal control kill-shelters. Barb’s is literally the life or death difference for them. While Barb’s will find homes for 1000+ dogs a year, we will rescue that number or more, so the need is both large and constant.

Amazingly, the 160 pounds of puppy chow, 150 pounds of adult chow, 48 twelveounce cans of wet food, and a large box of dog treats pictured only get Barb and her volunteers through just one day’s feeding. And that doesn’t include the special meals of boiled chicken and rice for the animals in recovery or formula for the abandoned newborns. Multiply that times 365 days a year, and you have a mountain of needed food. You, the community of supporters of Barb’s Dog Rescue, are the reason we are able to provide food, shelter and care for these homeless animals. So, yes, we come to you again and again, hoping you will continue your generous support of the mission that so many canine lives depend on. But if the need is so great, why are we so selective about the kind of dog food? Because uniformity in nutrition and digestion is important for the health and welfare of the dogs. That is why we ask

for Kirkland’s dry and canned food from Welton’s on Benito Juarez or the Purina Dog Chow in the green and purple bags from Sam’s. But cash donations will buy even more food because of discounts the shelter receives from both Welton’s and Sam’s. A reminder: Barb’s Dog Rescue is an Arizona incorporated 501c3 non-profit. Your donations are tax deductible, and 100% goes to the shelter, care and feeding of our dogs. WEAR YOUR SUPPORT Two of our long time, favorite sponsors, John and Michelle Freise, have generously provided a limited-time access to the popular Rescue. Love. Repeat. t-shirts from our capital expansion program. So, now you, too, can wear the support you show while helping to raise awareness of Barb’s mission. These pre-shrunk, 90% cotton shirts are soft, comfortable, and perfect for our warm September days. They come in men’s and women’s sizes: M, L, XL and XXL. The shirts can be purchased locally from The Rescue, or they can be ordered online. Shipping is free anywhere in the USA, and all proceeds go to Barb’s. Ordering instructions can be found on our website. We would love to see these t-shirts being worn all over town as our winter visitors return to Rocky Point. As always, Barb wishes to thank all who have contributed food, money or time. She could not continue this life-saving work without you. Most of all, she holds a special place in her heart for those kindred souls who are willing to open their home and hearts to rescue dogs.

Please visit us online at http://www.facebook.com/BarbsDogRescue or our website: www.BarbsDogRescue.org or Barb’s Mexico cell: (638) 114-1659 or U.S. cell: (602) 774-1578 Email: barbsdogrescue@gmail.com

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CRISTEROS (SOLDIERS OF CHRIST) By Rosarie Salerno

t the end of Mexican Revolution (19101917) the new Constitution of Mexico was drafted and approved in February of 1917. Article 130 stated that church and state are to be separate. All churches and religious groups must be registered with the government. Some restrictions on Catholic priests and ministers of all religions was that they were ineligible to hold public office or be active in political parties. Churches were not allowed to educate children, have religious services outside of the church nor wear clerical dress in public. The government confiscated all property belonging to the church and any of the religious orders. This strong reaction was seemingly due to the long history of the Roman Catholic Church’s strong hold over the people since the time Spain colonized Mexico beginning in 1519. Article 130 also states that the Mexican Congress shall not enact laws that would establish or prohibit any religion. From 1917 until the presidential election of Plutarco Elias Calles in 1924, there existed an “uneasy truce” between the churches and the Mexican government. Calles was an atheist and interrupted Article 130 in the strictest way. He signed the “Law for Reforming the Penal Code” mandating stringent penalties for priests or anyone who violated the article. For example, the fine for wearing clerical clothing in public was equal to $250.00 dollars, of that time. A priest could be imprisoned

for 5 years if he criticized the government. Some states enacted laws regulating the number of priests per state. President Calles seized property belonging to the church, expelled all foreign priests, and closed monasteries, convents and parochial schools. A ramification of “Calles Law” was the Cristero War led by clerics against the Mexican government’s suppressions. At first Calles did not take the threat of war seriously. Calles thought that photos of executions would scare the rebels but, it had the opposite effect. The Cristero’s were inspired to follow the priests and become martyrs for Christ. In June, of 1927, women formed their own brigade, naming themselves after Saint Joan of Arc. By the end of the war the women numbered up to 25,000. In October of 1927 the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, Dwight W. Morrow, began a series of meetings with President Calles to bring the conflict to an end. On June 21, 1929 the Mexican government finally came to an agreement granting some concessions and the exiled Archbishop Leopoldo Ruiz y Flores agreed that the bishops would not demand the repeal of the laws, but instead, a more lenient interpretation. The casualties numbered 56,882 federal solders, 30,000 Cristero’s along with numerous civilians and over 40 priests who were tortured and killed during this war. In May of 2000, Pope John Paul II canonized 25 martyrs into saint hood and added to the list 13 more victims as martyrs, on their way to sainthood. It may be of interest to the reader to view free films and documentaries on youtube.com by searching Cristeros.

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Equine Therapy

equine therapy and realized the amazing benefits. So they traveled to Queretaro to become certified by La Asociación Mexicana de Equitación Terapéutica, A.C. (A.M.E.T., A.C.). http:// equinoterapia.net

A 30-minute therapy session includes three laps consisting of balance exercise, cognitive exercise, and a final lap for relaxation.

By Stephanie Wood

quinoterapia Corceles Del Desierto De Sonora provides equine therapy in Puerto Peñasco. Equine therapy offers tremendous physical, cognitive, and emotional benefits to children with disabilities. Horses provide three-dimensional movement, so a therapy patient feels like she’s walking. Because riding involves core strength, head control, balance, and gross motor skills to maintain proper positioning on the horse, this translates into real life benefits. Horses also have a calming effect on people that is magnified by their size and empathy. Horses are prey/ her animals and are known for sensitivity to human emotion, often mirroring behaviors of those around them. This creates a connection where the child feels safe. Additionally, horses don’t judge anyone based on appearance or diagnosis, so a child feels accepted and unconditionally loved.

Founders, Aaron Perez Nuñes and Claudia Lugo Gámez started their program by accident when a friend with a disabled child came to visit and they put him on a horse and witnessed an almost immediate improvement. After that they did research on

Aaron and Claudia, along with their five children, Danary, Abraham, Aidenis, Arlene and Aaron Jr., and horses, Bingo, Max, and Seven, support children with disabilities using the horse as a natural tool for their physical, mental, and social rehabilitation.

I was able to meet a few of the children and watch the therapy sessions. I met Karime who has been attending therapy for five years with amazing results. When she first started she couldn’t walk

or feed herself. Therapy has helped her decrease her medication from three times per day to only once at night, she can now walk and feed herself, she is better in school and has a much higher quality of life. A 30-minute session once a week relaxes her for the entire week. Her teachers can tell the difference if she misses a session. Bingo is her favorite horse. They accept children from six months to 18 years old. They will also accept children visiting Puerto Peñasco, so therapy benefits are not interrupted while on vacation. There are currently 16 children in weekly therapy. They don’t turn any child away due to inability to pay. You can sponsor a child for $2000 pesos per month (approx $105-120 USD). They also welcome volunteers to help with the care of the horses. They are located about 20 minutes North of Puerto Peñasco; then turn off of Highway 8 at kilometer marker 76. Every October they have a fundraiser dinner at the ranch where you can meet the family and watch demonstrations of the therapy. This year the event is on November 2nd and the cost is $200 PESOS/ $18 USD. We encourage you to attend this event to witness the almost miraculous benefits of horse therapy. In addition to donations for the children, they need funding to build a shade pavilion over the therapy arena because the heat can be a deterrent for attending therapy. They also have expenses relating to the care and feeding of the horses. It costs approximately $35,000 Pesos per month to feed the horses. Every two months a vet comes to do routine checkups on the horses. If there is an emergency with the horses, the closest vet is four hours away. For more information you can contact them on their Facebook page: Equinoterapia Corceles Del Desierto De Sonora or call (638) 384-2928.

Stephanie Wood Assistant to Realtor Kyle J. Wood. Rocky Point, Mexico, US 602-909-7800 www.RockyPointKyle.com, www.PuertoPenascoJoe.com. RockyPointSteph@Gmail.com.

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CLASSIFIEDADS ANNOUNCEMENTS BILINGUAL SERVICES SUNDAY 10AM with Peñasco Christian Fellowship. Bilingual services also offered Wednesday at 7PM. Located ½ block E. of the Melchor Ocampo & Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez intersection. North from Las Conchas Pemex, ½ blk E. at 3rd stop sign past railroad tracks. For more info. call Stan or Becky at 383-4513. (#1-24) JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES KINGDOM HALL Thursday Ministry School & Service Meeting 7pm. Sunday Public Discourse 9:30am. Located on the (baseball) stadium road, on the left, just before the big blvd. Call 382-0049 or 383-3885. (#a1a) GRUPO UNIDAD CRISTIANOS DE PEÑASCO Pastor Ernesto Portugal. Headphones available for English translation. Sunday service 10:30AM, Thursday Service 7:30PM, Children’s school same hours. Church office open Monday through Friday 9:30AM to 2PM. Located on Simon Morua. Call for info. (01152-638) 383-2240. (#1-ch) ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM – Charity organization operated for 9 years now by Barb and Mark Olszewski, helping 9 schools and over 2,500 students. If anyone would like to help us with donations of spiral notebooks, pencils, crayons, erasers, rulers, etc...it will really be appreciated. You may use the offices of the Rocky Point Times Newspaper for a drop-off-point (off Calle 13map in paper), or get information at www.rockypointclassroom.com (#1-AAC) PUERTO PEÑASCO ‘ROCKIES’ WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL – Needs team boosters and sponsors!! Visitors are welcome to come watch us practice each Sunday 3-6PM at the Municipal Gymnasium on the main Blvd. at the north end of town. WE NEED DONATIONS to purchase sport wheelchairs for basketball. We ALSO NEED basketballs and uniforms!! Call Mark (602) 324-9529 or in Rocky Point (011-52-638) 383-4963. Email markbarb@prodigy.net.mx (#1WC)

BARB’S DOG RESCUE – located 8 miles north of Rocky Point on the highway to Sonoyta, signs on both sides of highway. Also donation drop off point at Twin Dolphins Real Estate on Blvd Fremont, next to Cruz Roja (Red Cross). barbsdogrescue@ gmail.com. Mexico (011-521-638) 114-1659 or (044-638) 384-0113. From the US dial (602) 324-7241. (#1-dg) AMERICAN LEGION MX-15 OF ROCKY POINT – is located in the Mirador Beach area, just down from Manny’s Beach Club, up the hill behind Pink Cadillac, downstairs at Los Juanes Restaurant. We serve Breakfast from 8am-11am and Lunch 11am - 2pm and Dinner Specials. post15mx@mail.com (#1-AL) SAN JOSE MISSION CHURCH – Bilingual Catholic Mass offered every Sunday at 8 a.m. at San Jose’ Church in La Cholla/Cholla Bay. Everyone is welcome.(#1SJ) ANIMAL ADOPTION CENTER OF ROCKY POINT – (A 501© tax exempt corporation) wwwrpaac. org. Center located north of Benito Juarez on Calle 15 (Leon de la Barra) 3 blocks left corner. Also donation drop point at Rocky Point Times Offices (011-52-638) 383-1012, Phoenix (602) 4123932, Tucson (520) 407-6594, nancy_phelan@yahoo.com. AACORP P.O. Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341. (#1-AAC)

BEAUTY SALONS GLORIAS BEAUTY SALON SINCE 1969! We do it all and we carry a full line of beauty supplies. Gloria’s Beauty Shop is located on Constitucion, just before Super Ley Market. Phone locally at 383-5075 or from the U.S. (011-52-638) 383-5075 for an appointment, ask for Gloria. English Spoken. (#25-13) PBC - PEÑASCO BEAUTY CENTER - IN Rocky Point Full line AVON Beauty Supplies. Hair, Nails, Facials, Massage, Manicures and Pedicures (638) 383-1086. English Spoken. On Constitucion, across from Super Ley (#25-1)

BILL PAYING SERVICE WHILE YOU’RE AWAY I’LL PAY YOUR electric, water, phone, bills, etc. Since 1993 I’ve been working with Immigration services.English/Spanish spoken. References available. Call Silvia Villa at Premium Services, locally at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 4761187, or email me at sivife@ hotmail.com. (#30-2) BILL PAYING – Maintenance and cleaning. FM3 Services. Proservices Rocky Point. Fremont Plaza #15. Mon. thru Fri. 8:30-4:30, Sat. 8:30-1:30. (638) 383-6161. English/Spanish Cel (044-638) 113-0446. astrid. avila@live.com.mx (PS-1)

COFFEE AND COFFEE HOUSES MAX’S CAFÉ: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, Dinner, Pizza, Full Espresso and Liquor Bar. Free Wireless Internet & Phone to the U.S. Located in front of Hotel Peñasco del Sol. Live Music Thur-Sun 8PM-11PM 383-1011. (#56-5) BEST COFFEE IN TOWN – XOCHITLS CAFE (Sally’s place) in Cholla Bay. Not to mention awesome food! Breakfast 6AM2PM! You can’t beat her chiles rellenos and spinach omelet. Call to order ahead 382-5283. (#5610)

DENTAL SERVICES WANT A DENTIST WHO USES THE latest in technology and equipment when getting your teeth cared for? Ernesto Grijalva, D.D.S. comes highly recommended by all of his patients – ask anyone of them! Stop by his office located on Blvd. Fremont, just south of the fire dept. or call for an appointment (011-52-638) 383-3434. (#64-3)

FM3 SERVICES SERVICES FOR AMERICANS – Permanent and Temporary Residence, Tax ID Numbers (Hacienda Registration), accounting services, bill paying and more. Office location: Sun Valley Business and Immigration Service, Blvd. Benito Juarez No. 191 Between Nicolas Bravo & Simon Morua. Call local at 3838891, from the U.S. dial (520) 829-4340 or email Bianeysvisa@ aol.com or Dynorasvisa@aol. com. English spoken. (#79-9)

FM2/FM3/RFC/HACIENDA/IMSS – If you don’t speak Spanish, or just want someone to help guide you through the process, call Silvia Villa at Premium Services at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 476-1187 or sivife@ hotmail.com. Translations from English to Spanish or Spanish to English also available – any document you need translated. Call Silvia whenever you need help with anything from bill paying to ordering flowers! (#79-1)

BILL PAYING – Maintenance and cleaning. FM3 Services. Proservices Rocky Point. Fremont Plaza #15. Mon. thru Fri. 8:30-4:30, Sat. 8:30-1:30. (638) 383-6161. English/Spanish Cel (044-638) 113-0446. astrid. avila@live.com.mx (PS-1) FOR SALE $300 DLLS BEACH TRAILER – for 2 or 3 person PWC Jet Ski. (4) big beach tires, aluminum, like new condition. I can send photos, factory built by BIGFOOT paid $900 dlls. Dave.weez1@gmail. com (602) 616-7466. (#DW-1) HONDA 4 WHEELERS FOR SALE – Extreme Low mileage 2000 Foreman 400 and 2001 Rancher 350. Great condition in Mexico since new. $3,500 for the pair. dospollosllc@gmail.com (#MC-1) FURNITURE DELIVERY MOVING FROM THE STATES to all of Mexico. Since 1987. Our price includes no surprise fees from pickups to setups. No middle man, door to door service. Email geoff@bordermovers.com or phone (480) 232-3518. (#90-9) HOUSES & CONDOS FOR RENT LONG TERM & NIGHTLY RENTALS, Las Conchas, Mirador, In Town, Sandy Beach Homes and Condos. Starting at $150.00 USD per month. Twin Dolphins (011-52638) 383-3919, (602) 324-7241 (#100-4) FURNISHED 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT – located near the beach inside a secure new R.V. Park. WiFi, pool, palapa, BBQ’s, and dog park included. Call (011-52-638) 388-5094. (#5-17)

HOUSES & CONDOS FOR SALE AJO HOUSE – 3bd, 2ba. Backyard faces County Park, mountain views. Has a/c full house backup generator. Bottom of “U” street, nice neighborhood in Ajo, AZ. (520) 387-5474. (#102-m) INSURANCE SERVICES INSURANCE AND BONDING AGENCY – REAL ESTATE Mexican & American Insurance: Auto, boat, life, house, commercial. Yolanda Silva, Agent. Ave Nayarit #62. Call 383-6280. (#107-1) JEWELERS JOYERIA MAX – MAX’S JEWELRY - Custom design, repairs, diamonds and gemstones. Special orders are our specialty. Open 11AM – 9PM Monday through Saturdays. Shop located on the north side of No Reeleccion (Calle 26), just east of RR tracks. Lamek_ fu@hotmail.com. Call Max (011-52638) 388-5512 and 383-2698. (#110-2) LOTS FOR SALE LOT FOR SALE – Affordable block fenced property. Close to the beach. Owner selling willing to negociate. Asking. 20Mts x 50Mts. Call Nachito at (011-521638) 112-3158) (#NN-1) MUSEUMS THE (FRIDAY) SEASHELL MUSEUM – Small Private collection. Free admission. Open Fridays 10 am to 5 pm. Map at: www.seashellmuseum.com. Closed except by appointment July, August and September. (#NB-1) PEST CONTROL PREDADOR - TERMITES, cockroaches, mosquitoes, flies, bees, fire ants, fleas, scorpions, spiders, rats, ants, mice. We have our Federal License. English spoken. Call Juan Mendivil, owner at 383-8787. 24hr emergency phone dial (044 - 638) 113-0691. (#126-1) REAL ESTATE SERVICES TWIN DOLPHINS – Blvd. Fremont, next to Red Cross. Mexico (638) 383-3919 US (602) 324-7241. (#140-1)

ROCKY POINT REALTY GROUP – Jonni Francis at Paseo Las Glorias, across from Peñasco del Sol. Mexico (638) 382-5355 US (602) 334-4134. (#140-2) RV PARKS & SPACES FOR RENT – RV SPACE AVAILABLE in the Mirador area. Security gates, security cameras. Half a block from Manny's. $2200 Dlls a year. Info please call (480) 748-8065. (#PJ-1) SERVICES SATELLITE TV – Sales, service & installation. Residential & Commercial (638) 103-5317 Mex Cel. (602) 635-2246 Vonage. (#157-2) BRENDA LEE DESIGN – Customized Interiors, window treatments. Cel (602) 909-9146. www.brendaleedesign.com. (#157-5) FAST, RELIABLE HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS! – We sell, install and service High Speed Internet access via Satellite in Penasco. Download speeds up to 30 Mbps and you get a U.S. IP address. For more information please email us at service@ penascohandyman.com or call 858-480-1495 or www. penascohandyman.com. (#JG-1) CUSTOM PLANTATION SHUTTERS – Now available in Peñasco Custom Plantation Shutters for your condo or home made of Basswood. Over 20 years of custom shutter craftsmanship and no import taxes! For more information please email us at info@mexicoshutters.com or call 858-480-1495 or www. mexicoshutters.com. (#JG-2) SHUTTLE SERVICE HEAD OUT TO ROCKY POINT – door to door shuttle service from Phoenix to Rocky Point. Group and one-way rates available. Wanna Go? Let Us Know! Phone in the U.S. (602) 971-0166. www. headouttorockypoint.com. No waiting in border lines when you ride with us! (#158-3)

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Saludos vacation lovers, influencers and investors. Travel through Mexico on one street in Rocky Point!

Buckle Up

By Ellie Balderrama

f you have an appetite for business, love to support local, and drink fresh margaritas, get to RODEO DR pronto! Rodeo Drive is a few blocks lined with shops, galleries, and boutiques before arriving to the Expo/Convention Center,

just 2 miles from the resorts. It’s also known as Cholla Mall or Los Curios. Just like Rocky Point, Rodeo Drive is still a bit of a secret with room for fresh ideas and growth! I love the unique setting of Rodeo Dr. Among the vast urban murals you’ll find a community of entrepreneurs and artist people that are passionate about the Mexican culture. I appreciate this community so much. Many create their art, others travel far through Mexico to hand select each precious item and beautifully display them for you. Exploring this collection of stores is like traveling through the various cities of Mexico. I encourage you to go check it out for yourself. Get to

H know the shop owners, art lovers, and the creators! At Rodeo Dr. you can also have things custom made for you, it’s legit! From a statue en palo fiero, hand crafted jewelry, patio furniture, a painting of your lover, to a purse with your nickname on it, they can do it. After you take a stroll, stop into the elegant Mariachi and Tequila for a bite and margarita, their food

is delicious, tell David the owner, Ellie sent you. There is one other food spot, I dare you to find it, and their quesadillas are sensational. *** BONUS *** in November this street transforms into a two-day festival for the day of the dead, Dia de Los Muertos. At night it comes to life, lots of food, music, and Catrinas strutting their stuff for the yearly contest. A must see.

Now for the business lovers! Rumor has it that the Expo Center will be used to coordinate the cruise chip’s guests this December. This means more traffic to Rodeo Drive! Is that awesome or what? I can’t guarantee it, still, you can see that regardless the city is blooming in all directions. How brilliant would it be to position yourself on a principal tourist street in Rocky Point today? Build a shop, add new life, something fresh. Like what? Well, what’s missing? A bikini shop, a skate shop, a yogurt shop, a barber shop, a flower shop, how about churros, or coffee, or a lingerie shop, a spa, or boutique hotel? The possibilities are endless. Connect with me for any information regarding property prices, building costs, builders and architects. Ellie Balderrama, your agent and mega Rocky Point fan. Call me, it’s time to create the future. US cell 323.308.5688 / MX cell 638.380.3625 / EllieDeLaPlaya@ gmail.com Youtube: EllieDeLaPlaya

By Rob Baylor

ave you ever wondered why you were here? Considering both options here, and here in Rocky Point? There are reasons and I will try to point them out in my opinion. The first one is pretty deep. It is religious which I won’t dwell into, and the second is by choice. I hear many versions like we or I have been coming here for twenty years. Before all this was here. I have a different ones. We were living in Denver Colorado in 2010. My wife was still working, and I had retired in 2004 but was working as a security guard part time because she told me to get out and find a job. I kind of liked not working. Being the dutiful husband I was, I said ok sweetie trying to figure out how to get out of this situation. She would come home from work and ask if I had put my application in here or there. I fibbed and said yes. After several times I stopped at a place and did it. When I got home the phone rang and they wanted me to come to work tomorrow. Dang I have to go to work! My wife was getting ready to retire and told me to look for a place that was warm and by the water. We visited one place and didn’t like it. I heard my sister say they came to Rocky Point and liked it. I got up in the middle of the night and looked it up on my laptop. I was still on my laptop when she got up. She mentioned she had a dream we were pulling a trailer across the border from Arizona into Mexico going to a place starting with a R. I showed her and we came down for a long weekend and left after we rented a condo. We moved here after a few garage sales and renting our house out. That was April first. We have been here since and we love it. We graduated from a condo to three different houses in Los Conchas and then to a RV in Playa Bonita Park. And here we are. I love to fish and have been out over two hundred times. I like to eat, and we have been to many different restaurants and looking for more. If someone wants to go fishing or wants to know our favorite places you can reach me through the Rocky Point Times for my email. I am running out of things to say so until next time, thanks for reading my articles.

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Real Estate Diplomado to Be Held in September

By Gretchen Corpe Ellinger

any people do not realize that the State of Sonora, México, requires real estate practitioners to be licensed by the Department of Economy, which oversees real estate activities in the state, and maintains a registry of Licensed Real Estate Agents. If you aspire to be a real estate agent in Puerto Peñasco, or anywhere in the State of Sonora, for that matter, now is your chance! If you aspire to be a real estate broker, a property manager, a rental agent, or anyone else who charges for professional services related to real estate, you also need a license to practice real estate in the State of Sonora, and this is your chance too! The Asociación Méxicana de Profesiónales Inmobiliarios (AMPI), or Méxican Association of Real Estate Professionals, a sister organization to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the USA, is dedicated to best ethical practices and education of real estate professionals and the public, and Puerto Peñasco Chapter 51 works with the State of Sonora Department of Economy to provide the course in Puerto Peñasco. The Real Estate Diplomado, as the course is known, because students receive diplomas upon successful completion of the requirements of the course, is available in Spanish during the year in various cities around the state. The course in Puerto Peñasco, taught annually, is the only course of which we are aware that is taught in either Spanish or English, according to the preference of the instructor, and simultaneously translated into the other language. The course is designed to equip real estate professionals with real estate

knowledge unique to Sonora, and México, that will help them to ethically guide their clients through safe, secure and successful real estate transactions in Sonora. To obtain a Sonora Real Estate License, the State of Sonora requires an applicant to have 120 hours of classroom instruction, after which s/ he must pass a written exam. Classes start on Monday, September 9th 2019 at 7:45 a.m., and will be held until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, until September 27th 2019. Restaurant Puesta del Sol at Playa Bonita Resort will host the classes in the conference room. Daily sign-in is required of each student, and classes start promptly at 8 a.m. Since the State requires 120 hours of instruction, and since everyone wants the course to be as brief as possible, no “free” days are built into the schedule. To be eligible to take the exam at the end of the course, students will have attended every single class. State of Sonora Real Estate Licenses must be renewed every 3 years. Professionals with existing licenses may attend classes of their choice during the course on a drop-in basis to be counted toward the required 30 hours of continuing education. It is said that nothing worth doing is free, right? The cost of the course is $850 USD or the equivalent in Méxican pesos for AMPI members, and $1,500 USD or the equivalent in Mexican pesos for non-members, and include daily continental breakfast and lunch. Wait! There is something worth doing that is free! License renewal hours are free to AMPI members and cost $10 USD/hour to non-members. There is a small blizzard of paperwork that must be completed prior to the class, and prospective students should be registered no later than Wednesday, September 4th. For assistance with registration call Gretchen Corpe Ellinger, AMPI VP of Education at 638-384-0458 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. any day of the week. To learn more about AMPI Chapter 51 Puerto Peñasco, go to their website RockyPointAMPI.com.

Orange Mouth Corvina on The Fly By Vince Deadmond

he most difficult part of catching Orange Mouth Corvina is locating them. Generally, after you find them, they are good eaters, and because they feed aggressively, they are a great fish to introduce new fly fishers to fishing. It's more fun when you are catching fish! Many times when I arrive in Puerto Peñasco I am thinking about catching Orange Mouth. They are a good fish that can be caught from the beach, or from a pontoon boat, or even a Kayak. A favorite place to hunt them is at La Pinta The Second Estuary, about 20 miles out of town. Take Freemont Boulevard which turns into highway 3 going at a south east direction towards Caborca. Turn right just past kilometer marker 32 on the unmarked sandy road and you will soon be on the beach. This is a good place to try your all-wheel drive vehicle. I try to arrive early, pre light just before the sun pops over the horizon. This is enough light to make a cast, and the Orange Mouth many times will have baitfish pushed up against the bank. Don't over cast, the bait fish are almost on the beach and the Orange Mouth are in close 1-3 feet of water. Look for fishy activity, you may encounter a feeding frenzy. If nothing is going on move up or down the beach looking for fish. These fish school and travel quickly chasing bait fish. When the light gets more on the water the fish go into deeper water. Time to get into your pontoon boat or kayak especially if you have an outgoing tide. Once you are in your boat look for drop offs, and deeper sandy holes. Many times the Orange Mouth will school in areas like this. Also, while in your boat

make some casts toward shore. Clouser Minnows and Gotcha's in a size 4 are a good place to start for fly selection. A medium fast strip works well, and a big Orange Mouth will take line and fight well. If you are fishing from a pontoon or kayak keep track of your fly. I have dropped a fly over the side of the kayak, not fishing it, and had a fish take off with it. Luckily I was able to keep my rod I have had buddies that had fish take off with their fly rod and reel. The Orange Mouth Corvina looks like a Sea Trout, with a long body profile, but it has the yellow/ orange inner mouth. It has two large Caine teeth on its upper jaw. They have fine sales and glisten with a silvery slightly blue color. If you are doing catch and release, handle them with wet hands this keeps the fishes' protective slime intact. If you are keeping a few of them to eat they are great table fare. Mild white flesh that is easy to filet. I'll grill them, fry them, or run a batch through the smoker, it's all good. Gear for Orange Mouth Corvina: I like a 6-8 weight fly rod with a fighting but. This allows you a little more leverage when you brace the rod against your forearm, while fighting a strong fish. Having sinking lines will get you down to the fish, and the old reliable Clouser Minnow in a size 4 is a good place to start your fly selection. I often tie on a second fly at the bend of the first fly and fish a tandem rig. Usually a white fly and one with more color, sometimes the fish will have a preference, and I try to accommodate them. Hope to see you on the water soon. Vince Deadmond The Fly Fishing Hardware Guy can be reached at Best Hardware True Value 237 N Apache Trail Apache Junction, AZ vince@ajbest.com and at 480 982 7461.

Vince Deadmond The Fly Fishing Hardware Guy can be reached at Best Hardware True Value 237 N Apache Trail Apache Junction, AZ vince@ajbest.com and at 480 982 7461.

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The Santa Claus Club: Where Santa Comes to Town - Year Around!

hat a pleasant thing it is to get to know this guy named John C. Fowler III who, many years ago helped a friend throw a children's Christmas party at JJ's Cantina in Cholla Bay which he co-owns with partner Joe Anacleto. His friend, Agustín León, had come to John with an idea to have a party for the local kids from Cholla Bay on Christmas Day. John remembers, "I gave him some money to buy candy and cookies and he was to go around and tell the children to be there for the party. My job was to provide hot dogs, chips, soda and children's movies at JJ's." "The first year there were 40 children in attendance and the rest is history", added John. Since that first party of 40 local kids, the Santa Claus Club (SCC) has been providing food and clothing, toys and bicycles, school supplies and household items, to the needy families of Puerto Peñasco. For the first 24 years, this was accomplished on Christmas Day at the annual party. In 2007 the format was changed to a year around program. SCC now provides their community donation services directly to the needy neighborhoods (barrios) on a weekly basis. "It...gives us a better understanding of the needs of the families we are trying to help", explains John. Did that work? John keeps a record and posts a simple but thorough summary of what was distributed each week on his Facebook page, and keeps a running total as well. The stats from 2007 through the third quarter of 2013 show that 6117 food bags totaling 248,010 pounds; 2,791 bicycles, 32,059 toys, gifts and school supplies, and 99,645 pounds of clothes have been distributed to needy families by the Santa Claus Club. John adds, "Besides the items we keep totals on, we have passed out thousand[s] of pairs of shoes, blankets, towels and sheets. We

have also made donations to the Casa Hogar (seniors home), Bomberos of Rocky Point (fire department), Red Cross, Santa Fe Clinic, Santa Maria Clinic, Clinic San Jose, Sandy Beach Clinic and the DIF Orphanage." Obviously, the SCC works year around collecting items for delivery into the barrios and if you have anything to donate, it can be dropped off at the Baja Hotel and Cantina in Puerto Peñasco or at JJ's Cantina in Cholla Bay. In addition to the weekly volunteer efforts that, by the way, are carried out mostly in John's big ol' truck and as many volunteers as he can muster, there are more than a handful of fundraisers that take place several times a year. Many have become annual institutions, like the semi-annual "One Club Golf Tournament" at JJ's Cantina; the Chili Cook-offs and the Baja Cantina sponsored "Over the Line Softball Tournament" held on Sandy Beach. There are cornhole tournaments, garage sales and auctions during the year as well. All are a lot of fun, and everything goes 100% to the needy families and organizations of Puerto Peñasco. John by email at santaclausclub@ hotmail.com; visit the web site at www.santaclausclub.org and find even more information on Facebook under John C. Fowler III. To learn more and inquire about being a part of the family of good folks trying to make a difference please call 602-840-1528. Just as JJ's Cantina has been an icon for tourism for three decades, so has the Santa Claus Club been a living legacy for the needy of our community over those three decades.

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Our Contributing writers...

Allen Schwartz

Marcia Diane

Writing as Payson Dean (aka the Old Gringo) The ‘old gringo’ has been hanging around Rocky Point since the late 70’s and has had a home here since 1993. He’s flown the bush in Baja and southern Mexico since 1994, has trained SCUBA divers at both Peñasco and San Carlos, and calls Playa Miramar home. He writes because he likes to, and loves Puerto Peñasco. Not much of a fisherman, but a fine cigar and good Tequila can always get his attention. I’ve been retired since 2005 and my wife and I run a horse rescue ranch in Strawberry, Arizona. We divide our time between the ranch and our home at Playa Miramar. I’ve written several articles for diverse publications and have a regular column at Contractor Magazine.

I’ve had the honor of writing for one of the best publications in the business and with some of the finest colleagues for over a year now, yea RPT! When I was little I promoted circuses and trained animals. Now that was something to write about. When I grew up I just couldn’t stop, writing that is. Though I’ve stolen and trained some horses since then. Can’t think of anywhere else I’d rather live than this astounding Sonoran Desert Sea…lucky, lucky me. Anybody who’s inclined to share their private thoughts, don’t hesitate to join our on-line writing group at m.diane.writeon@gmail.com. We put out our submissions every second Friday of the month. See you all there.

Gretchen Ellinger

Stephanie Wood grew up in Wichita, KS and moved to Phoenix in 1992 to attend ASU. Her first trip to Mexico was Nogales at age18 to shop and drink margaritas. She’s been coming to Rocky Point since 2007, and fell in love immediately and started looking for a condo the very first day. Rocky Point combines her love of Mexico and the beach. She loves exploring Rocky Point and sharing her experiences with others. She has two kids who are growing up on the beach and learning to embrace a world view and appreciation of other cultures. Her goal is to travel more extensively in Mexico as time and funds allow and continue writing about her experiences.

After years of visiting México, and nearly 15 years a full-time resident of Puerto Peñasco, Gretchen thinks moving to Rocky Point from the USA was the best thing she ever did for herself! Gretchen has been a real estate agent in Rocky Point for as long as she has lived here, and has written for the “Rocky Point Times” for much of that time. After living in beach communities for many years, she and her little dog Luna moved to a neighborhood in town, and are so glad they did! Besides fulltime neighbors and all the conveniences, beaches are a quick drive away, and in town there is something new and interesting every day.

Rosarie Salerno

Has been a contributing writer, for the Rocky Point Times, since 2006. Rosarie has lived in Rocky Point for over 10 years. She has been a full time real estate professional in Rocky Point since she arrived and has been a licensed real estate agent in Arizona since 1986. She moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1972. Rosarie studied Accounting in N.Y.C., Fashion Designing as well as Video and Film Production in Tucson. Not only did she sell real estate in Tucson, but had a small income tax preparation service for almost 20 years. Rosarie is highly analytical in her work. She has an inquisitive mind.

Mike Bibb

Contributing writer, Mike Bibb from Safford, Arizona, is a recovering paranoidschizophrenic with several bipolar disorders. As long as he remains under constant medication, the public is generally not at risk. However, he has been known to lapse into bouts of uncontrollable thirst which can only be sedated with multiple servings of iced Indios, Dox Equis or some similar tonic. There is no picture of him available at this time due to national security reasons should his face be seen in public.

Vince Deadmond

Vince Deadmond, “The Fly Fishing Hardware Guy”, is co-owner of Best Hardware in Apache Junction, AZ. He is an enthusiastic, caffeinated, fly fisher in search of a really good cookie. He has fly fishing stories published on the web, in local newspapers and magazines. His stories tangle family, friends, and fly lines.

Jim Ringquist

With over ten years as a full-time resident of Rocky Point, Director of Sales and Marketing for the four Sonoran Resorts beachfront condo developments, and President of the Puerto Peñasco Tourist Assistance Advisory Committee, Jim works hard to stay on top of what is going on around town. He certainly doesn’t consider himself a writer, but he does send out a monthly newsletter to a growing number of clients and Rocky Point enthusiasts to share what he can about the area.

Stephanie Wood

Cholla Charli

Cholla Charli (aka Charlotte Keller) has had family ties to La Cholla since 1969, and is now a full-time resident there, having retired from a career in marketing, publishing and public relations. An award-winning writer and photographer, she enjoys sharing stories about the organizations, activities, events and people in her new home town.

Anita Kaltenbaugh

Originally from Western Pennsylvania, lived and worked in Rocky Point for two years. Waking up and walking the beach everyday was a dream come true. Anita and her husband love to travel and explore new and different places all over the world, but her heart still remains in Puerto Peñasco. Anita Kaltenbaugh is the Mexico travel examiner at examiner.com and author of the book “Travel SecretsInsider guide to planning, affording and taking more vacations” available on Kindle, NOOK and Amazon.com.

Kathleen Duncan

Kathleen attended University of Arizona where she met her husband Arnott who is a 4th generation Arizona farmer. After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in 1983, Kathleen followed Arnott to Goodyear, AZ where she received her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology at Arizona State University. In 1982 Kathleen and Arnott founded Duncan Family Farms and while Arnott focused on operating the farm Kathleen spent most of her career working with vulnerable children and families in Arizona. In September of 2012 Kathleen decided she wanted to find a way to give back to the community of Rocky Point, Mexico where her family have been vacationing for 25 years. She began volunteering at the newly opened Amores de Peñasco Children’s Crisis Shelter and spent the next three years traveling from her home in Buckeye, AZ. to spend 2-3 days per week supporting the children there. In 2015 Kathleen and Arnott decided they wanted to try to expand their efforts to help young people in need in Rocky Point so they formed a Mexican Civil Association called ‘Asistencia Integral para Menores de Puerto Peñasco’ (Comprehensive Support for Children of Rocky Point). In August of 2016 they used their Civil Association to launch a program to help at-risk young people in the community have access to educational opportunities that can transform their lives Kathleen joined the Board of Steps of Love in June of 2013.

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Nancy Phelan Since the year 2000, when she retired to Puerto Peñasco, she was appalled by the brutal way animals were treated and abused. Nancy started an animal rescue “Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point”. Today she works closely with the city of Puerto Peñasco, conducting spay/neuter clinics and adoptions

Cap’n Greg

Escaped Iowa’s snow for Arizona’s sun in 1989, and immediately jumped the border to sample the culture and cerveza of Mexico. A US Navy veteran, his love for the ocean drew him to Rocky Point, which he has enjoyed immensely. Although he offers salty advice to Sea of Cortez visitors, the Cap’n also frequents the Northwest Ontario Bush, and has been writing a “North With Doc” humor column for In-Fisherman magazine for more than 30 years. Cap’n Greg, his wife Sandy, and their silky/pom pup Jezebel live in Green Valley.

Rob Baylor

Rob retired in 2004 after 35 years as a self employed appliance service tech. He served two tours in Viet Nam. He moved to Denver Co in 2004 where he married his wonderful wife,and editor, Nancy. They moved to Rocky Point in 2011, where Rob loves to fish, eat tacos and drink beer on the beach.

Lannette Phipps From the age of 10 Tom and Sandra O’Hare taught me from the bottom up how to publish independent yellow pages in three states while going up against the “big guys” and knocking them down a peg or two. I guess we could fast forward to 1995 when I was working for an all in-house publishing and photography company in Buena Park, CA when my boss (and best friend) and I wanted to start our own freelance graphic design business. We didn’t have the necessary funds to launch properly so I called the folks in Mexico and asked them for a loan. “On one condition,” they said “You have to come to Rocky Point for 6-months and work for The Rocky Point Times Newspaper. You don’t like it then you can go back to California and we will loan you the money”. Here it is, 17 years later and 2 newspapers under my belt (more before 1995) and I’m still here. I never left. When you are a family business you pretty much have to do everything so that’s what we all did.

Mark Paliscak My favorite thing about writing for the Rocky Point Times is to explore everything our cool city has to offer… From deep sea fishing to throwing back a margarita at a local watering hole to just chilling at our beach… I love the new experiences and sharing the stories about the interesting people and places I see. I am also amazed with each passing year the outpouring of support that people from all over give to our family charity to aid the poor living along the railroad tracks here in Rocky Point. The love and generosity is truly amazing! If you have a Peñasco story, please email Marco at mpaliscak@amerifirst.us.

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